Hello! Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.

I’ve finally started the Clown module in my course at Gaulier and I’m loving it so far. It’s all about embracing mistakes and failure, so if you see any typos in this newsletter know that they were enacted in the spirit of the clown.

In some very exciting news for the audio industry… Short Cuts is back! BBC Radio 4 decided to cancel the programme in January 2025, but they have now teamed up with ABC in Australia and CBC in Canada for a new series, coming out in early 2027. It will be produced once again by Falling Tree. You can pitch them here.

This year will be the first time in three years that I am not attending the Tribeca festival which is giving me huge FOMO. I’m particularly sad to miss Audio Flux’s showcase in collaboration with Radio Workshop. Also, AIR’s Community Survey is open! They are looking to understand the audio ecosystem better to improve their advocacy work.

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For the next couple of months I want to Spotlight some manifestos from those speaking at the Transom 25 festival, starting with the Kitchen Sisters (Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva). They talk so beautifully about the magic of radio, it reminds me just why I fell in love with audio as a medium.

Read The Kitchen Sisters' Manifesto Here

More Opportunities

International

Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents - an international journalism prize recognising reporting on war, conflict, civilian impact, and the defence of freedom and democracy. The radio category is open to reports between 1 and 6 minutes that were broadcast or published between 1st June 2025 and 31st May 2026, including work released on digital platforms. The winning entry in the radio category receives €7000. The festival and awards take place in Bayeux, France, from 5-11 October.

The deadline is 5th June.

LUMINEX Resonance of Connection - an open call from NOW Art and the NXT Art Foundation for artists working across immersive, site-specific, and public art practices to participate in LUMINEX 4.0, a large-scale public art event taking place in downtown Los Angeles on 7th - 8th November 2026. Previous editions have attracted more than 20,000 attendees per event and over 2.2 million media views. The call welcomes proposals across disciplines including projection mapping, interactive installations, sound art, performance, sculpture, and digital or multimedia work. Organisers are particularly seeking museum-quality, conceptually driven, site-responsive projects rather than commercial or entertainment-focused work. Selected artists will receive a $1000 honorarium, with approved production and technical costs also covered.

The deadline is 5th June at 11:59 pm PST.

Silver Sound Sonic Dash - a 48-hour international audio storytelling competition open to audio creators of all experience levels, hosted by New York-based production company Silver Sound. Participants receive a surprise prompt on 5th June and have two days to create and submit a completely original audio piece under two minutes long. Finalists are showcased online and at a live event in New York City through the Silver Podcast Network. The grand prize includes $1000 cash, professional audio software and hardware, a one-year AIR membership, and podcast network distribution. Second- and third-place winners also receive software, gear, and production support prizes. Entry costs $25.

The next Dash is from 5th - 7th June.

The Dig Awards - international awards for investigative journalism in video or audio formats. The Audio & Podcast category includes podcasts, audio dramas and radio shows that tackle and cover relevant international stories using an investigative angle, original reporting techniques and a distinctive approach. The category is open to works in Italian, English, Spanish and French, but French and Spanish entries require an English translation. The festival will take place 14th - 28th September in Modena, Italy. Entries cost €50.

The deadline is 6th June.

The Audio Corpse Challenge - a challenge set by All The Best Radio in Australia, where participants write a 2-3 minute original story from scratch within 48 hours. They can work individually or as a team, taking turns to write different parts of the same story. They will only be given the last 10 seconds of the previous audio piece as your prompt. All The Best will then compile this audio relay of stories into one strange “audio corpse”. Participants will receive their 10-second prompt and 48-hour deadline at a date convenient to them.

The deadline is 19th June, 6 pm AEST.

The City University of London Richard Beeston Bursary - £6000 in funding for international students enrolled in the M.A. International Journalism programme at City, University of London for the academic year 2025/26. This is not exclusively an audio journalism Master’s, students will develop skills in text, broadcast and online journalism. Applicants can take an elective Film, TV, Video and Radio Specialism as part of the course.

The deadline for submission is 8th June, 5 pm BST.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Middle East - for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

United Kingdom - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the United Kingdom and Germany, taking place between October and December. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

Japan - for journalists aged 28 to 40 from Japan, taking place between September and October. The delegates receive a €4200 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - awards which honour the work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. There are three categories: Freelancer, Local Reporter and News Fixer. Each winner receives a cash prize of $5000.

The deadline is 14th June, midnight GMT.

Press Gazette’s Future of Media Awards - a recognition of international journalism that brings quality work to digital audiences. It’s open to publishers around the world, and accepts a range of media including podcasts. There is a specific award for Podcast of the Year, for both national/international and specialist/regional categories. The fee is £55 for freelancers or specialist/regional outlets, and £100 for national news organisations (excluding VAT). Submissions must be written in or translated to English.

The deadline is 18th June, 11:59 pm BST.

Other Lands Other Sounds Residency Programme - a 12-day residential cross-arts programme in Northern Portugal for artists and musicians across disciplines including music, visual arts, dance, theatre, performance and live art. The programme brings together 16 participants to collaborate on interdisciplinary work through workshops, mentoring, field trips and collective creation, culminating in a public promenade performance. The fee is €1210 covering accommodation, meals and tuition, with limited bursary and work exchange opportunities available. It is open to professionals, students and self-taught practitioners working across disciplines, with English as the working language.

The deadline is 18th June, 4 pm PDT.

International News Media Association 30 under 30 Awards - a free-to-enter prize for international journalists under 30 with early career achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and other skills. Applicants may nominate themselves or another journalist, as long as the nominated person is employed by a news media company and is under the age of 30 as of 19th June 2026.

The deadline is 19th June.

Open Call for Situated Residencies - a yearlong residency programme for international artists designed to tackle socio-ecological challenges through cross-disciplinary research and art. Residents will receive an artist fee of €13,500 (travel excluded) and a production budget for a project that engages with a specific context of their host location in a creative way. Residencies will take place at four different host locations: Baltan Laboratories (The Netherlands), Lungomare (Italy), Idensitat (Spain), ZEMOS98 (Spain).

The deadline is 20th June.

Signal Awards - a recognition of “podcasts that define culture.” Entries cost between $215 and $265 depending on deadline and branded/non-branded. Non-English work is accepted but NOTE: all foreign language submissions must be accompanied by an English translation, otherwise judges will translate them using Google Translate.

The deadline is 26th June.

Aesthetica Podcast Lounge - a call out for international submissions for Aesthetica Short Film Festival’s Podcast Lounge, an immersive storytelling experience. Winning podcasts will be considered for the Best Podcast award and played aloud in the Podcast Lounge during the festival, which is taking place from 5th - 9th November in York, U.K. Selected podcasters will be given two delegate passes to the festival, as well as access to film screenings, masterclasses, panels, parties, events, networking, and VR and Games spaces. Podcasts must be less than 40 minutes and must be in English. It costs £27 to submit work.

The deadline is 30th June.

The AIBs - international awards for television, audio and digital media, held by The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). They have seven awards in the Radio/Audio/Podcast category. It costs £165 (£110 for members), except for the Presenter of the Year category which is £140 for members and non-members. All fees do not include VAT.

The deadline is 3rd July.

The Kyoto Retreat - a four-week international residency programme in Kyoto, Japan for artists, curators, and writers founded by independent curator Dexter Wimberly. The retreat supports creative practitioners seeking time for research, exploration, reflection, and inspiration in Kyoto, and is open to applicants at all career stages working across disciplines including visual art, film, photography, writing, poetry, installation, new media, interdisciplinary, and social practice. Selected participants receive a roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and $800 USD to support meals and local transportation during the residency. Applicants must be over 21 years old. The 2026 retreat runs from 1st - 30th November.

The deadline is 17th July.

Madagascar Election Observation Call - a European Commission grant programme supporting projects that strengthen democratic participation, civic education, media literacy, and electoral transparency in Madagascar ahead of upcoming elections. The call focuses on improving the integrity and inclusiveness of electoral processes while supporting active citizenship and equitable participation in public and political life. The programme is open to organisations developing large-scale civic and media initiatives related to elections, including civic and voter education campaigns, media monitoring, responsible journalism, combating misinformation, and improving public access to credible information. Projects must coordinate with existing EU-supported and national electoral initiatives in Madagascar. Applications may be submitted in English or French.

The deadline is 28th July.

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards recognising international professional journalists at editorially independent news organisations for distinguished reporting on the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. There is an Audio Category for radio and podcasts. If the work was published or broadcast in a non-English language, applicants must provide an English translation. If translation is a real hardship, submit the entry and they will consider whether to arrange a translation for the judging phase of the contest, but NOTE: early entry is essential for this consideration.

The deadline is 1st August, 11:59 pm PT.

James Castle House Residency - a 2-week or 2-month residencies at the James Castle House in Boise, Idaho, for mid-career artists in any creative field (except for particularly loud or messy ones) who are legally allowed to work in the United States. Selected residents will receive a $4000 stipend for the two-month residency, and $1000 for the two-week residency, as well as private furnished living quarters and 24-hour studio access. Residents are responsible for covering travel, insurance, food, and other expenses. The residency may take place in January or December 2026. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 6th August.

United States

Feet in 2 Worlds’ City of Possibility Pitch Call - Feet in 2 Worlds is seeking multimedia story pitches for City of Possibility, a new series exploring how immigrant communities in New York City and Los Angeles are navigating change, building resilience, and shaping the future of their neighbourhoods. They’re looking for hyper-local stories centred on immigrant experiences across themes like housing, transit, climate, arts and culture, organising, food, nightlife, policing, and community spaces. Formats accepted include written stories, short audio pieces, photo essays, and short videos. Compensation ranges from $250 - $1000 depending on format and complexity.

The deadline is 11th June, 11:59 pm ET.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The deadline is 16th June.

NEH Media Projects Program - an initiative supporting the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films and series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. To be eligible to apply, organisations must be established in the U.S. or its jurisdictions as one of the following: a nonprofit organisation; an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit); a state or local government or one of their agencies; or a federally recognised Native American Tribal government. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development (up to $75,000) and Production (up to $700,000 for film and $350,000 for radio and podcast programs). Prior to applying for a Production award, you should have: conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews; identified humanities themes; involved humanities scholars in creating and interpreting the project’s content; drafted the script or detailed treatment(s); and designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Within the Production level, NEH will occasionally make Chair’s Special Awards (up to $1,000,000) for projects of exceptional significance, audience reach, and complexity.

The deadline is 25th June.

Gates Open Washington Grant Application - two Comedy and two General Arts grants of $3000 - $7000 for projects connected to Washington State. They judge the grants based on: quality of the work; chance at completion; originality and relevance to Washington. NOTE: Work must be apolitcal: “This does not mean we don’t want to hear real life stories about real life things. If you’re not sure, ask.” The application fee is $25.

The deadline is 30th June.

Short Cuts Open Pitching Round - Short Cuts is an ABC, BBC and CBC co-produced radio programme and podcast. Each episode is around 30 minutes, produced by Falling Tree filled with short form documentary pieces which are between 30 seconds and ten minutes. You can pitch to produce one of these pieces. The call outs for pitches are usually done by theme, but in this round, there are no thematic constraints. International applicants are welcome. They offer £900 per short piece, which is calculated as around £225 a day for four days’ work, or £600 for writing and recording essay pieces. You can listen to the show here. Email shortcuts [at] fallingtree [dot] co [dot] uk to be on their mailing list for next pitch call out. You can read my Spotlight here.

The deadline is 1st July, midnight BST.

City of West Hollywood Grants - funding for individual artists and organisations in West Hollywood:

Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex + Arts Grant - up to $6500 in funding to support artists, artist collectives, and non-profit organisations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to and involvement in the transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender nonconforming community. Applicants must plan to hold an art exhibit, performance, or screening somewhere within West Hollywood or immediately adjacent during 2026.

Community Arts Grant - up to $6000 in funding to support artists, artist collectives, and non-profit organisations that have demonstrated support of LGBQ, BIPOC, and/or female artists and audiences. Applicants must have at least one year of art presentation history, and proposed programs may include art-centered presentations or participatory workshops within West Hollywood or immediately adjacent. WeHo Artist Grant - up to $6000 in funding to support long-term artistic development. Applicants must be registered on the West Hollywood Artists Registry, and must not be enrolled as a student. The grant may be used in any capacity to fulfil the proposed project within the calendar year. Grantees must host a public presentation, as well as produce a three- to five-minute film that describes or summarises the project.

The deadline is 1st July, 3 pm PT.

The Audies - awards hosted by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) for audiobooks released in the United States. They have a Spanish language section, but all other entries must be in English. It costs $110 for APA Members and $210 for non-members. Podcasts are not eligible.

The deadline is 11th July.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The deadline is 18th July.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Arts Council Ireland’s Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award - €5000 to €20,000 of funding for Irish artists and practitioners working in a creative capacity in any art form to develop their practice in arts experiences with or for children and young people. The funding extends to arts facilitators, curators, or programmers. Applicants must either be a resident in the Republic of Ireland, or be able to make a strong case for why their programme would benefit the arts in the Republic of Ireland.

The deadline is 18th June, 5:30 pm IST.

UCL East London Scholarship - a needs-based scholarship for East Londoners funding the fees and living costs of eligible Master’s programmes at University College London (UCL). The scholarship covers tuition fees and £16,000 maintenance payment. Applicants must be residents in the U.K. or Ireland and eligible to pay home fee rate, and must have lived in one of the following east London boroughs for the past five years: Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Applicants must have an annual household income of £42,875 or less. Their eligible programmes include Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast, and Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production. You must first apply to the Master’s programmes and then apply for the scholarship.

The deadline is 26th June, 5 pm BST.

City, University of London Change Makers Programme - one scholarship and one bursary for U.K. based students with home fee status from underrepresented backgrounds who want to study either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course at City, University of London for the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. The Spotify Podcast Scholarship offers £25,000 to cover full tuition fees and living costs for one student on the M.A. Podcasting course and the Goalhanger Podcasts Bursary offers £5000 for one student on either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course (so long as they opt for the podcasting elective). Applicants must already have unconditional offers to the courses before applying.

The deadline is 26th June, 5 pm BST.

George Viner Memorial Fund Bursary - a scholarship fund for aspiring Black and Asian journalists in the United Kingdom, covering the costs of a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) recognised media course. Applicants must have received a formal offer of a place. Applicants must submit a budget, which can include extra expenses outside the course such as accommodation and books. Aside from funding, successful applicants will be entitled to a NUJ mentor, as well as the opportunity for additional professional training and career guidance.

The deadline is 31st July.

Radio Academy Festival Bursary - a bursary for U.K. based radio- and audio-makers to attend the Radio Academy Festival. The festival will take place on 17th September in Central London. The bursary includes a ticket to the festival, a contribution towards transport costs if needed, and a year’s free affiliate membership of The Radio Academy. This funding is intended for people in the audio community who might not have the means to pay for training or development events out of their own pocket, including expenses such as ticket costs, transport and/or accommodation costs.

The deadline is 8th August.

Europe

Food Lab Fellowship - a year-long residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie in the Netherlands for artists, including sound artists, and researchers working critically with food systems, ecology, sustainability, and communal food histories. The fellowship welcomes interdisciplinary practices across art, design, culinary research, science, and social practice, with an emphasis on regenerative approaches to food and imaginative responses to environmental futures. Applicants may apply with either a new or existing project to develop during the residency. The selected fellow will collaborate with System Earth Science (SES) at Maastricht University and receive a monthly stipend of €1750, a €2250 material budget, a €750 travel budget, private housing, studio space, and access to extensive production facilities. The residency runs from 15 January to 15 December 2027.

The deadline is 4th June.

Podcast Auteur Grant - €10,000 grant for a young journalist or audiovisual professional seeking to develop and produce a documentary podcast series focused on real-world storytelling, including reportage or investigative work on social, economic, scientific, historical, political, or cultural themes. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience through at least one journalistic or documentary production in audio, audiovisual, or written form — such as a broadcast documentary, two published or broadcast audio reports, or at least two published investigations or feature reports. Must be in French.

The deadline is 14th June.

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The deadline is 15th June.

The Belgian Bridge - a new Journalismfund Europe grant supporting collaborative investigative reporting projects between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking journalists based in Belgium. The programme funds multilingual local investigations that examine issues of national relevance across Belgium’s linguistic divide, with the goal of strengthening local journalism and civic understanding between communities. Projects must be produced by teams including at least one Dutch-speaking and one French-speaking journalist (or a bilingual journalist), and applicants must legally reside in Belgium. Funding can support reporting time and expenses including travel, logistics, legal support, translation, insurance, technology, and data access. A total of €50,000 is available per funding round.

The deadline is 26th June at 1 pm CET.

HSJP Fellowship - a fellowship supporting critical and constructive business journalism from ING Germany and media startup Flip. The programme is open to journalists under 35 with a strong investigative or explanatory reporting idea focused on building a “better economy,” especially through cross-media and participatory storytelling. Selected fellows receive €3000 per month for up to three months, plus up to €6000 in travel and research costs. The fellowship also includes mentorship from award-winning journalists Felix Rohrbeck and Christian Salewski, editorial support, and workspace access in Hamburg. Applications may be submitted individually or as a duo. Applicants must submit a motivation letter and research pitch, CV, and three journalism work samples.

The deadline is 30th June.

České Budějovice European Capital of Culture Open Call - the Czech city of České Budějovice, host of the European Capital of Culture 2028, is inviting proposals for cultural and artistic projects exploring the theme of “(Perma)culture” — understood as a way of thinking and collaborating rooted in care for the earth, people, and future generations. The call is open to legal entities internationally, with projects required to include at least one international partner and one partner from the South Bohemian region of the Czech Republic. Priority will be given to underrepresented disciplines including contemporary and conceptual art, audiovisual and digital media, immersive work, video games, film, architecture, design, fashion, contemporary music, and photography. Projects must culminate in a public artistic or cultural outcome in 2028 within České Budějovice or the South Bohemian Region. Funding is available in two categories: Small Projects with support up to CZK 1,500,000, and Large Projects with support up to CZK 4,000,000.

The deadline is 10th July.

Åke Blomström Masterclass - a free in-person masterclass in Berlin for ten up-and-coming European audio producers. Successful applicants receive €500 to cover travel and accommodation. The masterclass takes place from 4th - 5th October 2025 in Berlin, right before the Prix Europa. The focus is on a European style of audio. You can read my Spotlight here for more information.

The deadline is 13th July.

Vienna Media Initiative Grants - a funding programme from the Vienna Business Agency supporting media companies and journalism associations based in Vienna developing innovative, high-quality journalistic projects. The initiative aims to strengthen and expand Vienna’s media ecosystem through new editorial formats, reporting initiatives, and media development projects. Eligible applicants can receive up to €100,000 per project for costs including personnel, travel, equipment, production, external services, and investments. Projects must have a minimum budget of €35,000 and can run for up to two years. An additional €5000 women’s bonus is available for projects led by qualified women project managers. Applicants must have a registered business location in Vienna.

The deadline is 31st July.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 6th August, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 6th August, 1 pm CEST.

Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.

The deadline is 7th August.

Africa

EUNIC Spaces of Culture Sub-Saharan Africa Projects - funding programme for organisations, collectives, and cultural producers to develop collaborative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with European counterparts. Projects must be co-created through a triangular partnership involving at least three local partners, multiple EUNIC members, and an EU Delegation, and should focus on areas like arts, digital culture, education, human rights, sustainability, and social inclusion. Each project can receive up to €50,000, with a minimum 5% co-funding requirement, and must run between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027.

The deadline is 21st June.

European Commission Grants for Not-for-Profit Media in Zimbabwe - a funding call supporting civil society organisations and independent not-for-profit media in Zimbabwe working to strengthen democracy, media freedom, civic participation, and access to public-interest information. The programme is part of the EU’s NDICI-Global Europe framework and aims to support organisations capable of delivering large-scale technical and financial assistance to Zimbabwean media and civil society actors. The programme focuses on themes including freedom of expression, investigative journalism, media sustainability, combating misinformation and disinformation, digital resilience, media literacy, journalist safety, and legal reform supporting press freedom. Eligible lead applicants must already be beneficiaries of a Financial Framework Partnership Agreement under the relevant EuropeAid programme and be established in an EU member state, Zimbabwe, or another eligible NDICI country. Grants range between €1.9 million and €2 million.

The deadline is 6th July.

South African Voiceover Awards - The 2nd Annual South African Voiceover Awards (TSVA) is now open for entries, inviting voice artists to submit work across a wide range of categories including commercial voiceover, audiobook narration, radio drama, documentary voiceover, animation, indigenous language performance, station voice, and more. The awards aim to recognise excellence in voice acting and audio storytelling while helping artists gain industry visibility. The entry fee is R 999 and allows artists to enter in up to three categories. The fee also includes a front-row ticket to the awards ceremony and two tickets to the nominations luncheon. Nominees will be announced on 1st September, with the awards ceremony taking place on 10th October.

The deadline is 10th July.

Canada

DARC Indigenous Residency Program - a 1-month intensive on-site artist residency for mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue an existing project. Artists in residence are provided access to facilities, including a microcinema, soundstage, digital edit suite, and recording studio along with audio-visual equipment. Artists also have access to up to 16 hours of advisor time. Artists in residence are provided: a fee of $2500; $520 for an artist talk or the presentation of their work; a full festival pass to the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival; and free access to workshops for a year.

The deadline is 30th June.

Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize - an award for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or any Canadian organisation who in the past year has provided significant help to a writer or journalist outside Canada who has faced threats, violence, harassment, or imprisonment for reporting or commenting on issues of public interest. The winning nominee will receive a CAD $3000 cash prize.

The deadline is 2nd July.

Asia

EJN Mekong Water Governance Story Grants - Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering reporting grants of up to $2000 for journalists from Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam to produce in-depth stories on inclusive water governance in the Mekong region. The programme supports reporting on how climate change, hydropower development, and regional policy decisions are reshaping life along the Mekong River, particularly for marginalised communities. They also offer 1:1 mentorship from journalists and Gender Equity and Social Inclusion specialists. Story themes may include community-led water governance, local water access, flood mitigation, watershed protection, and transboundary river politics, with a strong emphasis on women, youth, and Indigenous communities. Journalists working in any medium — including print, online, television, radio, and multimedia — are eligible to apply.

The deadline is 14th June, 11:59 pm Asia/Bangkok time.

EJN Bangladesh Private Sector & Climate Change Reporting Fellowships - Earth Journalism Network (EJN) is offering fellowships for Bangladesh-based journalists to produce in-depth reporting on the relationship between climate change and the private sector in Bangladesh. The programme supports reporting that examines both how climate change is affecting industries and how businesses are contributing to — or responding to — the climate crisis. The fellowship is open to journalists working in print, online, television, and radio, including freelancers and newsroom staff. EJN plans to support up to 10 fellows, with reporting grants of up to €1,500 and mentorship throughout the production process. Reporting themes may include climate impacts on industry, ESG regulations, climate finance and carbon markets, renewable energy, AI and climate, and corporate greenwashing. Reports may be produced in English or Bangla.

The deadline is 14th June at 11:59 pm Asia/Dhaka time.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Sebrae Journalism Award - a recognition of the best reporting on the topic of entrepreneurship in Brazil. Stories can be submitted in four categories: Text, Audio, Video and Photojournalism. Winners in each of these categories are awarded a laptop. There is also a University Journalism category for students. The central theme this year is “Journalist Partner of the Entrepreneur — Small Businesses and COP-30.” Applicants can submit up to three stories.

The deadline is 8th June.

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This month there are some unique residencies, such as the Sound & Ceramics Residency in the Netherlands, which is exactly as dreamy as it sounds, and the Ecological Crossings Residency, which combines a sailing and artistic residency for French, German, Greek, or Turkish nationals/residents. Also, for U.K. based audio makers, Multitrack and In The Dark have launched their inaugural Audio Artist Pathway, a year-long development programme supporting mid-career, U.K. based audio professionals from underrepresented backgrounds.

As for upcoming events, Transom are celebrating 25 years by throwing a celebratory festival in their home-base of Woods Hole, Massachusetts from 17th - 19th September. The festival will feature talks, performances, listening sessions, and masterclass workshops with leading figures in audio, including Ira Glass, Nichole Hill, Tobin Low and… me! I’m away in France most of this year so I’ve had to miss a lot of lovely audio gatherings such as HearSay this past weekend, so I can’t wait to go back to Woods Hole for Transom25.

And in the U.K. Sheffield DocFest is back from 10th - 15th June, with a significantly expanded audio slate, including showcases from previous Whickers Pitch winners, a Radio Atlas 10th anniversary celebration, live podcast events, and the first-ever live show of BBC’s Illuminated. The first 30 people to use discount code 892-353-454 will receive 30% off a full festival pass, which includes access to all audio events, screenings, sessions, and parties.

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All Hear is free and always will be. If you want to show your support you can buy me a coffee or donate to Transom, which helps keep this resource-intensive work sustainable.

I’m currently doing the Mask Play module at Gaulier. It’s proving very difficult already, which feels ridiculous to say as my time is largely spent pretending to be different animals and playing with clay and papier mâché. In lieu of a Spotlight as I continue along my clown journey, I’m pulling out some of my favourite Transom articles and manifestos from the archive.

This month I’ve found myself taking breaks from mask-making and loosely wondering what I want to build once I get back. I’m inspired by the founders of grassroots audio magazines like Signal Hill and Sound Fields, and the editors of both have written for Transom. So if you’re also thinking about building alternative spaces for wokr to exist, these might be relevant for you:

Read "Climbing Signal Hill"

Read "A Sound Fields Manifesto"

More Opportunities

International

The Spuntino Call for Existing Food Stories - Robbin Gheesling is building a food and wine audio magazine that tells stories through sound. They publish narrative audio pieces, interviews, sonic explorations, and experimental work that engages with food culture globally. They welcome pitches from emerging producers, established audio makers, and food writers interested in the medium. To start, they are looking for completed works (which presumably can already be published) to get the ball rolling. It is currently unpaid, but they are hoping to pay contributors in the future once some paid subscriptions come in. NOTE: they did not specify the language, but I assume it is English.

The deadline is rolling.

PodGround Creator Micro-Grant - a micro-grant for early-stage podcasters worldwide who have been podcasting for 3 years or less and want support to keep their show going. It is open to independent makers aged 18+, based anywhere, as long as they can receive funds. The grant awards $500 to two podcasters, which can be used for any podcast-related need (e.g. gear, hosting, production). Winners also receive 1 year of free podcast hosting with RSS.com and promotion across PodGround’s website, newsletter, social channels, and events. Applicants must create a free PodGround account, submit one podcast episode, and attend two virtual PodGround events as part of the application process. Applicants must agree to let PodGround share their story as a case study.

The deadline is 15th May.

Good Tape Issue 04 Pitch Call - an open call for writers, journalists, podcast professionals, and artists to pitch reported essays, criticism, interviews, visual work, and cultural analysis exploring the theme of “Chemistry” in podcasting and audio culture. They are seeking ambitious, industry-focused work examining the collaborations, tensions, creative dynamics, and cultural forces shaping podcasting today. Pitches can engage directly with the theme or subvert it entirely, with an emphasis on reported pieces over personal essays. Writers are paid flat rates ranging from $175 - $1050 for digital and $250 - $1500 for print, while artist commissions are negotiated individually.

The deadline is 15th May, 5 pm ET.

The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.

The deadline is 15th May.

VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2027 and 31st August 2028; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.

The deadline is 15th May.

National Geographic Society & The Climate Pledge: Illuminating Climate Solutions - a global storytelling grant supporting journalists, filmmakers, photographers, audio storytellers, and media creators producing stories about climate resilience, adaptation, and solutions. The initiative seeks emotionally compelling, solutions-focused storytelling grounded in local communities and real-world responses to climate change. Projects may explore themes including decarbonisation, regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, water stewardship, climate migration, public health, adaptation to extreme weather, and community resilience. Applicants with lived experience in the communities they cover, or strong collaborative relationships with local partners, will be prioritised. Successful applicants may request up to $100,000, though applicants with fewer than five years of experience are encouraged to request up to $20,000. Funding can be used over a two-year period, and selected applicants become part of the National Geographic Explorer Community, with access to future funding opportunities, training, and resources.

The deadline is 25th May, 11:59 pm ET.

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency - a 3- to 5-month residency for international science journalists to develop independent journalism at a host research institution located in an EU Member State or a country associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme. The residency proposals are expected to focus on ongoing frontier research projects and involve scientists working at the forefront of knowledge, in any scientific domain. Applicants can be working with diverse media formats and at various stages of their careers.

The deadline is 26th May.

The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.

The deadline is 27th May.

Sound & Ceramics Residency at EKWC - a collaborative residency from EKWC (European Ceramic Workcentre) and Willem Twee Studios in the Netherlands for sound artists, designers, musicians, composers, and interdisciplinary artists interested in exploring the intersection of sound and ceramics. The programme combines a 13-week residency at EKWC in Oisterwijk with an additional 10-day residency at Willem Twee Studios in’s-Hertogenbosch, where participants can work with analogue studio equipment and receive support from specialists in electro-acoustic music and recording technology. Applicants do not need prior expertise in either ceramics or sound, but proposals must clearly explain how both mediums intersect in the project and why the facilities at both institutions are essential to the work. Residency fees are fully covered and selected artists receive a €2000 material budget. The residency runs from 24th September to 23rd December 2026.

The deadline is 31st May.

The Headlands Center for the Arts Bay Area Artist Residency - a 4- to -10-week Artist-in-Residence programme for approximately 50 international artists at any stage of their career. Residencies include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. Applicants must be able to speak basic English. The application fee is $35 for the early bird deadline and $45 for the regular deadline.

The deadline is 1st June.

Headlands Bay Chamberlain Award - a 6- to 10-week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California for international artists working with non-traditional media in the social practice discipline. They also offer a $10,000 cash prize and cover roundtrip airfare. Residencies offer studio space, a private bedroom in a shared house, four chef-prepared meals per week, audio/video equipment, and an artists’ library with a computer. They are especially looking for non-studio-based art that takes place in public spaces, engages viewers in interactive and participatory modes, recognises social and ethnic diversity, and reflects on human lives. Residents participate in monthly “Show + Tell” nights, as well as seasonal Open Houses events. It costs $25 to apply and applicants must speak basic English.

The deadline is 1st June.

Oral History Project Grant - grants of up to $5000 awarded twice annually for serious research that uses oral history as a principal source. Applicants could be graduate students conducting research for their thesis or dissertation, or more advanced scholars for books or other scholarly projects. The interviews generated by these projects will become part of the collection of the Hagley Library, which guarantees the permanent preservation of and access to oral histories associated with any funded project. It is open to international applicants, but NOTE: they are specifically looking for stories on interconnected histories of American business, technology, and society. They especially seek oral histories representing the roles of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Interviews must be conducted in English.

The next deadline is 1st June.

National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.

The next deadline is 2nd June.

Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award for War Correspondents - an international journalism prize recognizing reporting on war, conflict, civilian impact, and the defense of freedom and democracy. The radio category is open to reports between 1 and 6 minutes that were broadcast or published between 1st June 2025 and 31st May 2026, including work released on digital platforms. The winning entry in the radio category receives €7000. The festival and awards take place in Bayeux, France, from 5th - 11th October.

The deadline is 5th June.

Silver Sound Summer Sonic Dash - a 48-hour international audio storytelling competition open to audio creators of all experience levels, hosted by New York-based production company Silver Sound. Participants receive a surprise prompt on 5th June and have two days to create and submit a completely original audio piece under two minutes long. Finalists are showcased online and at a live event in New York City through the Silver Podcast Network. The grand prize includes $1000 cash, professional audio software and hardware, a one-year AIR membership, and podcast network distribution. Second- and third-place winners also receive software, gear, and production support prizes. Entries cost $25 per person.

The next Dash starts 5th June.

The Dig Awards - international awards for investigative journalism in video or audio formats. The Audio & Podcast category includes podcasts, audio dramas and radio shows that tackle and cover relevant international stories using an investigative angle, original reporting techniques and a distinctive approach. The category is open to works in Italian, English, Spanish and French, but French and Spanish entries require an English translation. The festival will take place 14th - 28th September in Modena, Italy. Entries cost €50.

The deadline is 6th June.

The City University of London Richard Beeston Bursary - £6000 in funding for international students enrolled in the M.A. International Journalism programme at City, University of London for the academic year 2025/26. This is not exclusively an audio journalism Master’s, students will develop skills in text, broadcast and online journalism. Applicants can take an elective Film, TV, Video and Radio Specialism as part of the course.

The deadline for submission is 8th June, 5 pm BST.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Middle East - for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.

United Kingdom - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the United Kingdom and Germany, taking place between October and December. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

Israel - for journalists from Israel and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend plus a €1000 travel allowance.

The 2026 deadlines are 15th June.

Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - awards which honour the work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. There are three categories: Freelancer, Local Reporter and News Fixer. Each winner receives a cash prize of $5000.

The deadline is 14th June, midnight GMT.

Press Gazette’s Future of Media Awards - a recognition of international journalism that brings quality work to digital audiences. It’s open to publishers around the world, and accepts a range of media including podcasts. There is a specific award for Podcast of the Year, for both national/international and specialist/regional categories. The fee is £55 for freelancers or specialist/regional outlets, and £100 for national news organisations (excluding VAT). Submissions must be written in or translated to English.

The deadline is 18th June, 11:59 pm BST.

Other Lands Other Sounds Residency Programme - a 12-day residential cross-arts programme in Northern Portugal for artists and musicians across disciplines including music, visual arts, dance, theatre, performance and live art. The programme brings together 16 participants to collaborate on interdisciplinary work through workshops, mentoring, field trips and collective creation, culminating in a public promenade performance. The fee is €1210 covering accommodation, meals and tuition, with limited bursary and work exchange opportunities available. It is open to professionals, students and self-taught practitioners working across disciplines, with English as the working language.

The deadline is 18th June, 4 pm PDT.

International News Media Association 30 under 30 Awards - a free-to-enter prize for international journalists under 30 with early career achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and other skills. Applicants may nominate themselves or another journalist, as long as the nominated person is employed by a news media company and is under the age of 30 as of 19th June 2026.

The deadline is 19th June.

Open Call for Situated Residencies - a yearlong residency programme for international artists designed to tackle socio-ecological challenges through cross-disciplinary research and art. Residents will receive an artist fee of €13,500 (travel excluded) and a production budget for a project that engages with a specific context of their host location in a creative way. Residencies will take place at four different host locations: Baltan Laboratories (The Netherlands), Lungomare (Italy), Idensitat (Spain), ZEMOS98 (Spain).

The deadline is 20th June.

Aesthetica Podcast Lounge - a call out for international submissions for Aesthetica Short Film Festival’s Podcast Lounge, an immersive storytelling experience. Winning podcasts will be considered for the Best Podcast award and played aloud in the Podcast Lounge during the festival, which is taking place from 5th - 9th November in York, U.K. Selected podcasters will be given two delegate passes to the festival, as well as access to film screenings, masterclasses, panels, parties, events, networking, and VR and Games spaces. Podcasts must be less than 40 minutes and must be in English. It costs £27 to submit work.

The deadline is 30th June.

The AIBs - international awards for television, audio and digital media, held by The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). They have seven awards in the Radio/Audio/Podcast category. It costs £165 (£110 for members), except for the Presenter of the Year category which is £140 for members and non-members. All fees do not include VAT.

The deadline is 3rd July.

The Kyoto Retreat - a 4-week international residency programme in Kyoto, Japan for artists, curators, and writers. The retreat supports creative practitioners seeking time for research, exploration, reflection, and inspiration in Kyoto, and is open to applicants at all career stages working across disciplines including visual art, film, photography, writing, poetry, installation, new media, interdisciplinary, and social practice. Selected participants receive a roundtrip flight, private accommodation, and $800 to support meals and local transportation during the residency. Applicants must be over 21 years old. The 2026 retreat runs from 1st - 30th November.

The deadline is 17th July.

United States

Impact Fund for Reporting on Health Equity and Health Systems - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists supporting ambitious investigative or explanatory projects on systemic racism in public health, health care policy and the practice of medicine, including inequity in treatment, access to care, patient experience and health outcomes for Black people, Indigenous people and other people of colour. The grant provides $2000 - $10,000 to help with reporting costs, five months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist, monthly online development and brainstorming sessions with other reporters in their class, and four webinars devoted to health equity in health systems. Preference is given to applicants who have a minimum of three years of professional journalism experience and reporters pursuing collaborative projects between mainstream and ethnic news outlets.

The deadline is 12th May.

South Carolina Emerging Artist Grants - grants of up to $1800 for South Carolina-based artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers. Sound artists are welcome to apply. The grant period for this call is July - December 2026. Grant funds must be used for actual project costs.

The deadline is 14th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Reflective Journalism Project: ICE Melts in Summer - a session detailing how to bring journalism into alignment with immigration justice movements as the state continues to escalate violence against migrants. The Reflective Journalism Project (RJP) by Prism is an award-winning program that trains aspiring writers, community leaders, and front-line social justice thinkers and organisers on the editorial processes and strategies needed to turn journalism into a tool for collective liberation. RJP’s foundation is built on the growing ranks of movement journalism — journalism committed to creating an accurate record of the organising, resistance efforts, and marginalized communities fighting oppression; and directly challenging long-held industry practices that uphold the status quo under the myths of journalistic “neutrality” and “objectivity.” NOTE: there are only a few spots left, so don’t wait to apply.

The deadline is 17th May, 11:59 pm ET.

BYUradio & Aspen Institute Podcast Production RFP - BYUradio and Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute are seeking an experienced production partner to develop and produce a new limited-series narrative podcast about people across the United States strengthening trust and community life through organising, volunteering, mentoring, teaching, and public service. The project will consist of 10 - 12 narrative episodes running 10 - 20 minutes each, with a high-profile host or featured participant attached to the series. Producers will handle all creative and technical aspects of development and production. The series aims to inspire listeners to become more civically engaged “weavers” in their own communities, while also exploring the role faith can play in community-building. The podcast is expected to launch in Q1 2027.

The deadline is 15th May.

Kay Longcope Scholarship Award and Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award - grants for U.S. based LGBTQ+ college students looking to pursue a career in journalism. The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award offers $5000 tuition assistance and the Kay Longcope Scholarship Award offers $3000 and is specifically for a student of colour. They accept audio pieces as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th May, midnight ET.

How to Get Good Tape Workshop - a 1-day, in-person workshop for beginner and intermediate audio storytellers to improve interview technique and capture stronger narrative tape, taking place on 23rd May (9 am - 4 pm PT). Participants will analyse examples of “good tape,” conduct field interviews, and workshop their material into a short audio story, with optional add-on mixing sessions available. It is open to journalists, podcasters, and audio creatives with some recording experience. The workshop costs $325 early bird (before 21st April), with one scholarship available.

The deadline is 21st May for scholarship applications.

Bethany Arts Community & ENU Builds Teen Arts Residency - a free residency for rising high school juniors and seniors in the NY–NJ–CT tri-state area to develop artistic work across any medium. Selected students take part in two 4-day residencies (November and March), receiving mentorship, studio space, and room and board while developing and presenting a project. It is open to high school artists (Class of 2027 & 2028) able to commit to both sessions.

The deadline is 26th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Mississippi Arts Commission Mini-Grants for Individuals - a reimbursement grant of up to $500 for established and emerging professional artists based in Mississippi. Grants can be used for: Professional Development (i.e. conferences/workshops), Marketing and Promotional Materials (i.e. website design, social media assets, merchandise), and Artistic Supplies (NOTE: they cannot fund the purchase of any permanent equipment such as musical instruments, computers or microphones). Individuals are considered to be professional artists if they: earn at least part of their annual income in their artistic work; consider their artistic endeavors as a career; maintain a high level of artistic quality; and make a significant time investment in their artistic disciplines through practice, performance or production. They accept media artists. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 1st June.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The deadline is 1st June.

Miami-Dade County Artist Access Grant Program - an opportunity for professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County to pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and career in demonstrable ways. Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialised workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities, whether in person or virtual. Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward their careers. Project-oriented opportunities such as exhibits or performances are not eligible.

The next deadline is 1st June, 11:59 pm ET.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The deadline is 16th June.

NEH Media Projects Program - an initiative supporting the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films and series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. To be eligible to apply, organisations must be established in the U.S. or its jurisdictions as one of the following: a nonprofit organisation; an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit); a state or local government or one of their agencies; or a federally recognized Native American Tribal government. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development (up to $75,000) and Production (up to $700,000 for film and $350,000 for radio and podcast programs). Prior to applying for a Production award, you should have: conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews; identified humanities themes; involved humanities scholars in creating and interpreting the project’s content; drafted the script or detailed treatment(s); and designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Within the Production level, NEH will occasionally make Chair’s Special Awards (up to $1,000,000) for projects of exceptional significance, audience reach, and complexity.

The deadline is 25th June.

Gates Open Washington Grant Application - two Comedy and two General Arts grants of $3000 - $7000 for projects connected to Washington State. They judge the grants based on: quality of the work; chance at completion; originality and relevance to Washington. NOTE: Work must be apolitcal: “This does not mean we don’t want to hear real life stories about real life things. If you’re not sure, ask.” The application fee is $25.

The deadline is 30th June.

City of West Hollywood Grants - funding for individual artists and organisations in West Hollywood.

Transgender, Gender Diverse, Intersex + Arts Grant - up to $6500 in funding to support artists, artist collectives, and non-profit organisations that have demonstrated a significant commitment to and involvement in the transgender, non-binary, intersex, and gender nonconforming community. Applicants must plan to hold an art exhibit, performance, or screening somewhere within West Hollywood or immediately adjacent during 2026.

Community Arts Grant - up to $6000 in funding to support artists, artist collectives, and non-profit organisations that have demonstrated support of LGBQ, BIPOC, and/or female artists and audiences. Applicants must have at least one year of art presentation history, and proposed programs may include art-centered presentations or participatory workshops within West Hollywood or immediately adjacent. WeHo Artist Grant - up to $6000 in funding to support long-term artistic development. Applicants must be registered on the West Hollywood Artists Registry, and must not be enrolled as a student. The grant may be used in any capacity to fulfil the proposed project within the calendar year. Grantees must host a public presentation, as well as produce a three- to five-minute film that describes or summarises the project.

The deadlines are 1st July, 3 pm PT.

The Audies - awards hosted by the Audio Publishers Association (APA) for audiobooks released in the United States. They have a Spanish language section, but all other entries must be in English. It costs $110 for APA Members and $210 for non-members. Podcasts are not eligible. Work must be released between 1st November 2024 and 31st July 2025. For work issued between 1st August and 31st October 2025 the deadline is in October 2026 (see rules).

The deadline is 11th July.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 18th July.

Europe

Hedwig Dohm Research Scholarship - a journalism scholarship from Journalistinnenbund e.V. supporting early-career women journalists working on projects with gender and social relevance. The grant is open to female journalists, freelancers, students, and recent graduates working across audio, film, print, online, and cross-media journalism. Applicants must propose an original journalistic project with a gender-sensitive perspective and provide a letter of intent from a publication outlet. Selected recipients receive a one-time grant of €2000 to support reporting and production costs. Projects can be submitted in English or German.

The deadline is 15th May.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

European Cross-Border Grants - funds for a cross-border team of at least two journalists to complete an investigative project. Most cross-border grants vary from €2000 - €14,000 per project, but there is no limit to apply for. Applicants must have at least two letters of intent from professional news outlets who are willing to publish the result of their investigation. Although the majority of projects are print, they have supported podcast work before. The grant happens four times a year. Teams can also apply for a mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 21st May, 1 pm CET.

The Belgian Bridge - funds collaborative investigative reporting projects between Dutch-speaking and French-speaking journalists based in Belgium. The programme funds multilingual local investigations that examine issues of national relevance across Belgium’s linguistic divide, with the goal of strengthening local journalism and civic understanding between communities. Projects must be produced by teams including at least one Dutch-speaking and one French-speaking journalist (or a bilingual journalist), and applicants must legally reside in Belgium. Funding can support reporting time and expenses including travel, logistics, legal support, translation, insurance, technology, and data access. A total of €50,000 is available per funding round.

The deadline is 26th June, 1 pm CET.

MIZ Babelsberg: Media Founders Program - a Berlin-Brandenburg incubator and funding programme supporting media founders, journalists, technologists, students, freelancers, and early-stage startups developing innovative journalism and media projects. The programme is run by Medieninnovationszentrum Babelsberg (MIZ) and the MediaTech Hub Accelerator, with a focus on projects tackling challenges like disinformation, local journalism, and media literacy. The programme supports projects across two phases: prototype development followed by business and venture development. Selected participants can receive up to €40,000 in funding, plus a €1500 coaching budget, mentoring, networking opportunities, co-working access, and production facilities. Applications can be submitted in English or German. Applicants must either be based in, or planning to establish themselves in, the Berlin-Brandenburg region, or demonstrate a positive impact on the area’s media ecosystem.

The deadline is 31st May.

ECHOES Eco-Soundscapes Open Call European Concert Halls Offering Eco-Solutions - an opportunity for emerging and mid-career sound artists based in Creative Europe countries to collaborate on an album and international tour exploring sound, ecology, and sustainability. Five selected artists will take part in residencies, co-creation sessions, and performances across Romania, Greece, Norway, and Ukraine in 2027, with a focus on field recordings and environmental storytelling. All travel and production costs are covered, and each artist receives €1000.

The deadline is 31st May.

Documenting Ukraine Grants - €5000 funding for Ukrainian academics, creative professionals and public intellectuals to create projects that either document the experience of the full-scale Russo-Ukrainian war or provide intellectual or artistic reflections on these events. Their priority is to support people currently residing in Ukraine; though they can accept projects from outside Ukraine. Proposed projects can be nonfiction or fiction, but they mostly work with documentary material. Application submissions in English are preferred, but can also be written in Ukrainian. Final projects can be in English or Ukrainian.

The deadline is 31st May.

Institut français / Goethe-Institut: Deniz Villaları Ecological Crossings Residency - a 5-week residency across Turkey and the Mediterranean region for French, German, Greek, or Turkish nationals (or residents for 3+ years) to explore artistic responses to ecological challenges in the Mediterranean. Organised by the Institut français de Turquie and Goethe-Institut Izmir, the programme combines a collective sailing residency with a month-long stay at a coastal residency site. The residency is open to artists, researchers, curators, journalists, writers, musicians, performers, and media practitioners working across disciplines including visual arts, sound, audiovisual work, literature, public space practices, and criticism. Selected residents receive travel coverage up to €450, a €1000 production grant, a €1000 living allowance (or meals), accommodation, workspace access, mentorship, and logistical support. The residency runs between September - October and includes workshops with young artists at the end of October.

The deadline is 31st May.

Pan-European Reporting Grants - a European Commission funding programme supporting independent, cross-border reporting on EU affairs, policy, and public debate across Europe. The call aims to strengthen the quantity, quality, and reach of reporting on European issues in multiple languages and formats, especially in regions where coverage of EU affairs is limited. The programme is open to media organisations, publishers, broadcasters, and consortia based in EU member states. Projects may focus on audiovisual reporting, multilingual news services, or digital journalism initiatives, and are encouraged to develop collaborative editorial models, innovative storytelling formats, and shared pan-European distribution strategies. Grants range from €2.7 million - €8.5 million, with projects expected to begin between October and December 2026.

The deadline is 2nd June.

Food Lab Fellowship - a year-long residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie in the Netherlands for artists, including sound artists, and researchers working critically with food systems, ecology, sustainability, and communal food histories. The fellowship welcomes interdisciplinary practices across art, design, culinary research, science, and social practice, with an emphasis on regenerative approaches to food and imaginative responses to environmental futures. Applicants may apply with either a new or existing project to develop during the residency. The selected fellow will collaborate with System Earth Science (SES) at Maastricht University and receive a monthly stipend of €1750, a €2250 material budget, a €750 travel budget, private housing, studio space, and access to extensive production facilities. The residency runs from 15th January - 15th December 2027.

The deadline is 4th June.

Podcast Auteur Grant - €10,000 grant for a young journalist or audiovisual professional seeking to develop and produce a French documentary podcast series focused on real-world storytelling, including reportage or investigative work on social, economic, scientific, historical, political, or cultural themes. Applicants must demonstrate prior experience through at least one journalistic or documentary production in audio, audiovisual, or written form — such as a broadcast documentary, two published or broadcast audio reports, or at least two published investigations or feature reports.

The deadline is 14th June.

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The deadline is 15th June,

HSJP Fellowship - a fellowship supporting critical and constructive business journalism from ING Germany and media startup Flip. The programme is open to journalists under 35 with a strong investigative or explanatory reporting idea focused on building a “better economy,” especially through cross-media and participatory storytelling. Selected fellows receive €3000 per month for up to three months, plus up to €6000 in travel and research costs. The fellowship also includes mentorship from award-winning journalists Felix Rohrbeck and Christian Salewski, editorial support, and workspace access in Hamburg. Applications may be submitted individually or as a duo. Applicants must submit a motivation letter and research pitch, CV, and three journalism work samples.

The deadline is 30th June.

Åke Blomström Masterclass - a free in-person masterclass in Berlin for ten up-and-coming European audio producers. Successful applicants receive €500 to cover travel and accommodation. The masterclass takes place from 10th - 11th October 2026 in Berlin, right before the Prix Europa. The focus is on a European style of audio. You can read my Spotlight here for more information.

The deadline is 13th July.

Vienna Media Initiative Grants - a funding programme from the Vienna Business Agency supporting media companies and journalism associations based in Vienna developing innovative, high-quality journalistic projects. The initiative aims to strengthen and expand Vienna’s media ecosystem through new editorial formats, reporting initiatives, and media development projects. Eligible applicants can receive up to €100,000 per project for costs including personnel, travel, equipment, production, external services, and investments. Projects must have a minimum budget of €35,000 and can run for up to two years. An additional €5000 “women’s bonus” is available for projects led by qualified women project managers. Applicants must have a registered business location in Vienna.

The deadline is 31st July.

Madagascar Election Observation Call - a European Commission grant programme supporting projects that strengthen democratic participation, civic education, media literacy, and electoral transparency in Madagascar ahead of upcoming elections. The call focuses on improving the integrity and inclusiveness of electoral processes while supporting active citizenship and equitable participation in public and political life. The programme is open to organisations developing large-scale civic and media initiatives related to elections, including civic and voter education campaigns, media monitoring, responsible journalism, combating misinformation, and improving public access to credible information. Projects must coordinate with existing EU-supported and national electoral initiatives in Madagascar. Applications may be submitted in English or French.

The deadline is 28th July.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Place Oddities Audio Submissions - an ongoing open call for audio contributors interested in place-based storytelling around the British Isles. Contributors are invited to submit short audio pieces reflecting on a place — what it feels like, means personally, or sounds like — including personalised audio tours and creative responses to landscape and location. Submissions should be sent as WhatsApp voice notes or MP3 files, with a maximum length of 1 minute 30 seconds. Selected submissions receive £10 payment and are featured in the audiovisual archive. For more information, email megaaudiosubmissions [at] gmail [dot] com.

The deadline is rolling.

Aziz Foundation Masters Scholarships - a scholarship programme offering 100% tuition fee support for British Muslim students pursuing eligible Master’s degrees at partner universities across the UK. The scholarships support applicants committed to community leadership, social impact, and improving representation of British Muslims in public life, including through media and journalism. The programme is open to applicants with Home Fees status in the UK and prioritises candidates demonstrating financial need, community involvement, and long-term commitment to social change. Journalism and media applicants are especially encouraged if they aim to promote diversity and fairer representation in the media landscape.

The deadline is 15th May at 2 pm BST.

Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices - a free 1-day symposium and practical workshop in London for musicians, composers, sound artists, performers, researchers, and movement-based practitioners exploring somatic approaches to sound and music-making. The event takes place at University College London from 10 am - 5 pm and includes an intensive workshop, discussion sessions, and a performance exploring body-based approaches to musical practice, improvisation, and creative collaboration. It is open to practitioners across genres and disciplines including instrumentalists, vocalists, choreographers, and theatre-makers; a limited number of travel honorariums are available for participants who are not in regular full-time employment such as students or freelance musicians.

The deadline is 15th May.

Stationers’ Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Scheme - up to £9000 of funding for select courses for early-career postgraduate students residing in the U.K. There is one audio-relevant course: the University of Salford’s M.A. in Journalism, which has broadcast modules. There is also M.A. News Journalism at Cardiff University, although it appears to be print-led. The Stationers’ Foundation will also try to offer mentorship. Applicants must be classified as paying U.K. tuition fees with a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the selected courses.

The deadline is 20th May or 17th June depending on the institution.

The Children’s Media Conference Bursary - a fully supported bursary programme helping emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds attend the Children’s Media Conference in Sheffield, taking place 7th - 9th July. The conference brings together professionals across film, TV, radio, games, publishing, toys, and digital media focused on children’s content. The bursary is open to aspiring creatives aged 18+ from groups underrepresented in the creative industries, including applicants who are Black, Asian or ethnically diverse, disabled, from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, refugees or asylum seekers, carers, or trans and gender-diverse people. Successful applicants receive a full conference pass, 2 nights accommodation, travel and meals, mentorship from industry professionals, networking support, business cards, and follow-up mentoring sessions after the conference.

The deadline is 25th May at 11:59 pm BST.

RIG Arts: Galoshans Festival Artist Residencies - RIG Arts is offering two 8-week artist residencies in Inverclyde, Scotland, as part of the Galoshans Festival 2026, supporting the creation of bold, socially engaged work rooted in local storytelling, seasonal celebration, and community traditions. The residency is open to artists across disciplines, including performance, sculpture, installation, walkabout art, socially engaged practice, and experimental work. Artists will develop new work responding to the theme of Galoshans while building meaningful relationships with local communities, especially groups facing barriers to arts access. Applications demonstrating commitments to sustainability and equality are especially encouraged. The residency runs for 8 flexible weeks between August - October and culminates in a public presentation during the Galoshans Festival (17th - 31st October). Selected artists receive a stipend of £800 per week (£6,400 total) plus a £1500 materials budget.

The deadline is 25th May.

Bafta U.K. Scholarship Programme - funding for British citizens in need of financial assistance to study eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. BAFTA Scholars undertaking postgraduate study receive up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees (up to a maximum of £20,000 across 2 years). BAFTA will also make a contribution (unspecified) towards living expenses for undergraduate courses, but if the course is three or four years long, only those going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study are eligible to apply. As well as financial assistance, BAFTA scholars also receive mentoring support and free access to BAFTA events around the UK. Eligible courses include M.A. Sound Design for Film and Television and Diploma Location Sound Recording.

The deadline is 28th May, 12 pm BST.

Multitrack x In The Dark Audio Artist Pathway - a year-long development programme supporting mid-career, U.K. based audio professionals from underrepresented backgrounds who want to expand their creative practice into the audio arts. Running from September 2026 to September 2027 the programme supports a small cohort of participants through mentoring, masterclasses, peer support, and opportunities to develop original artistic work in sound. Selected participants will receive a £3000 stipend to support their time on the programme, while public masterclasses and resources will also be shared more widely with the audio community.

The deadline is 31st May.

Independent Podcast Awards - awards recognising independent podcasts in the UK and Ireland. Their definition of “independent” is free of corporate ties, i.e. produced without the financial support of a large organisation, such as a publishing company, or brand, and is not fronted by high profile celebrities (high profile guests are allowed). Podcasts must ideally have released 10 episodes in the last 12 months or be a contained mini-series. There are 23 different categories. The first entry costs £35 and subsequent entries are £5.

The deadline is 2nd June, 6 pm BST.

Black Music Across the Americas Creative Fellowship - a new fellowship from the Eccles Institute for the Americas and Oceania at the British Library supporting a U.K. based creative practitioner researching and responding to the Library’s collections of Black music across the Americas and the Atlantic world. The fellowship is open to artists, musicians, writers, performers, sound artists, filmmakers, and interdisciplinary creatives whose work engages with Black musical forms and archival research. The selected fellow will spend the equivalent of 30 days researching the British Library’s vast sound archive and developing a new body of work inspired by genres including jazz, gospel, blues, hip-hop, reggaeton, soca, calypso, bossa nova, and more. The fellowship includes a £7500 stipend and up to £3000 in production and public engagement support. Applicants must be over 18, and demonstrate a sustained artistic practice and interest in collections-based research. The fellowship begins in September 2026.

The deadline is 2nd June, 10am BST.

Arts Council Ireland’s Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award - €5000 to €20,000 of funding for Irish artists and practitioners working in a creative capacity in any art form to develop their practice in arts experiences with or for children and young people. The funding extends to arts facilitators, curators, or programmers. Applicants must either be a resident in the Republic of Ireland, or be able to make a strong case for why their programme would benefit the arts in the Republic of Ireland.

The deadline is 18th June, 5:30 pm IST.

UCL East London Scholarship - a needs-based scholarship for East Londoners funding the fees and living costs of eligible Master’s programmes at University College London (UCL). The scholarship covers tuition fees and £16,000 maintenance payment. Applicants must be residents in the U.K. or Ireland and eligible to pay home fee rate, and must have lived in one of the following east London boroughs for the past five years: Hackney, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest. Applicants must have an annual household income of £42,875 or less. Their eligible programmes include Audio Storytelling for Radio and Podcast, and Designing Audio Experiences: Art, Science and Production. You must first apply to the Master’s programmes and then apply for the scholarship.

The deadline is 26th June, 5 pm BST.

City, University of London Change Makers Programme - one scholarship and one bursary for U.K. based students with home fee status from underrepresented backgrounds who want to study either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course at City, University of London for the 2025/26 academic year. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need. The Spotify Podcast Scholarship offers £25,000 to cover full tuition fees and living costs for one student on the M.A. Podcasting course and the Goalhanger Podcasts Bursary offers £5000 for one student on either the M.A. Podcasting or M.A. Broadcast Journalism course (so long as they opt for the podcasting elective). Applicants must already have unconditional offers to the courses before applying.

The deadline is 26th June, 5 pm BST.

George Viner Memorial Fund Bursary - a scholarship fund for aspiring Black and Asian journalists in the United Kingdom, covering the costs of a National Union of Journalists (NUJ) recognised media course. Applicants must have received a formal offer of a place. Applicants must submit a budget, which can include extra expenses outside the course such as accommodation and books. Aside from funding, successful applicants will be entitled to a NUJ mentor, as well as the opportunity for additional professional training and career guidance.

The deadline is 31st July.

Africa

Indian Ocean Commission AléVini Regional Mobility Assistance Fund Cycle 6 - a mobility grant for individual artists from the Union of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Mozambique to support short-term cultural exchange and collaboration across the Indian Ocean region. The fund supports networking, creative, or skills development mobility lasting 5 to 10 days (excluding travel), with activities taking place between August 2026 and February 2027. Funding includes up to €3000 for travel, accommodation, and living expenses, plus up to €250 for transporting artworks. Priority is given to projects that strengthen regional cultural ecosystems and promote gender inclusion.

The deadline is 12th May.

Solutions Journalism Network 2026 Train the Trainers (Africa) - a free online training programme for journalism trainers, editors, newsroom leaders, and journalism educators in Sub-Saharan Africa interested in teaching and expanding solutions journalism practices in their local contexts. Participants are expected to attend all sessions. The programme runs online in June.

The deadline is 15th May, 9 pm WAT.

The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - a fully funded master’s degree for Egyptian students to study in any field at a U.S. college or university. For a maximum of two years they fund the course as well as a stipend, travel allowance, health insurance and more. Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas, and U.S. citizens and green card holders and applicants are not eligible to apply. See the eligibility requirements here, which include grades and English language proficiency.

The deadline is 31st May.

EUNIC Spaces of Culture Sub-Saharan Africa Projects - funding programme for organisations, collectives, and cultural producers to develop collaborative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with European counterparts. Projects must be co-created through a triangular partnership involving at least three local partners, multiple EUNIC members, and an EU Delegation, and should focus on areas like arts, digital culture, education, human rights, sustainability, and social inclusion. Each project can receive up to €50,000, with a minimum 5% co-funding requirement, and must run between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027.

The deadline is 21st June.

Canada

Carleton Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities - a free 10-month, hybrid learning experience at Carleton University for Indigenous peoples from: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne. It is primarily aimed at people based in Ontario but they will consider others. It involves a 2-week internship at a news organisation and three in-person intensives, for which food and accommodation costs are covered. Graduates will receive a $3000 award to help them in the next steps of their journalism journey. Applicants must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Those credits must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher. The course takes place from September to May.

The deadline is unspecified.

DARC Indigenous Residency Program - a 1-month intensive on-site artist residency for mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue an existing project. Artists in residence are provided access to facilities, including a microcinema, soundstage, digital edit suite, and recording studio along with audio-visual equipment. Artists also have access to up to 16 hours of advisor time. Artists in residence are provided: a fee of $2500; $520 for an artist talk or the presentation of their work; a full festival pass to the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival; and free access to workshops for a year.

The deadline is 30th June.

Marie-Ange Garrigue Prize - an award for a Canadian citizen or permanent resident or any Canadian organisation who in the past year has provided significant help to a writer or journalist outside Canada who has faced threats, violence, harassment, or imprisonment for reporting or commenting on issues of public interest. The winning nominee will receive a CAD $3000 cash prize.

The deadline is 2nd July.

Asia

National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months.

The deadline is 15th May.

Asia Journalism Fellowship - 8-week intensive workshops which focus on enhancing professional capabilities for journalists across Asia. Applicants can work in any medium (newspapers, magazines, television, radio or digital), must be working fulltime as a journalist in Asia, should have at least five years of professional experience, and should be comfortable in both spoken and written English. The first four weeks will be conducted online and the following four weeks in Singapore. Fellows will be provided with: internet stipend (S$300); airfare; local airport transfer (S$30), a S$900 stipend, and free accommodation. The fellowship runs from 8th September - 31st October.

The deadline is 20th May.

Oceania

Tipping Point Pacific Grants - an Oxfam Pacific grant programme supporting community-rooted climate justice initiatives across the Pacific, with a focus on locally led responses to climate change, resilience, and social justice. The fund prioritises youth-led, women-led, disability-inclusive, Indigenous, and gender-diverse groups working at the intersection of climate, decolonial, feminist, and environmental justice. Projects may address themes including feminist climate justice, ocean and land sovereignty, anti-extractivism, Indigenous knowledge systems, demilitarisation, narrative power, healing, and intergenerational leadership. The programme is open to both registered organisations and informal grassroots collectives based across the Pacific region, including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu, West Papua, Hawai’i, French Polynesia, and other Pacific Island communities. Selected projects can receive up to €10,000 in funding for initiatives running between 6–12 months.

The deadline is 31st May.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Sebrae Journalism Award - a recognition of the best reporting on the topic of entrepreneurship in Brazil. Stories can be submitted in four categories: Text, Audio, Video and Photojournalism. Winners in each of these categories are awarded a laptop. There is also a University Journalism category for students. The central theme this year is “Journalist Partner of the Entrepreneur — Small Businesses and COP-30.” Applicants can submit up to three stories.

The deadline is 8th June.

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International

BANGUOJA Audio Festival Open Call - an open call for audio documentary and narrative audio storytelling works from creators worldwide to be presented at the BANGUOJA audio documentary and art festival in Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected pieces may be presented as curated listening sessions, thematic showreels, or installation formats during the festival in June. The programme accepts short-form works up to 10 minutes and long-form works up to 60 minutes, with priority given to pieces engaging with this year’s theme “Finding Each Other,” exploring dialogue and connection in polarised societies. Open to professional and underground audio artists; works may be submitted in any language, though non-English or non-Lithuanian submissions must include a translated script for review.

The deadline is 10th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Spring) - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now coming out of the new administration in Washington D.C., they are particularly interested during this round of Fellowships in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes.

The deadline is 14th April.

Stanley Center Developing Story Project - a virtual reporting programme for journalists and journalism students interested in covering nuclear weapons and global security, centred around the Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference taking place from 27th April - 22nd May. Selected participants join a cohort of reporters, receive expert-led briefings, connect with peers, and get guidance from experienced journalist Mark Leon Goldberg while covering the conference. The programme supports story development, pitching opportunities, and deeper understanding of nuclear policy and global diplomacy.

The deadline is 15th April, 11:59 pm ET.

The Oral History Association Emerging Crises Oral History Research Fund - funding of up to $4000 for oral history research during situations of crisis in the U.S. and internationally. Funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs for research in places and situations in which a longer application time schedule may be problematic. Such crisis situations include but are not limited to: wars, natural disasters, political or economic/ethnic repression, or other currently emerging events of crisis proportions.

The deadline is 15th April.

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship - a fellowship for women, nonbinary and gender non-conforming journalists worldwide whose reporting focuses on human rights and social justice. The fellowship provides academic study and research at MIT’s Center for International Studies and a professional internship at The Boston Globe, offering time for research, coursework, and newsroom experience. Applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional journalism experience and may apply as staff journalists or freelancers. Applicants from any country are eligible but must be fluent in English in order to participate fully in the programme.

The deadline is 19th April.

Pulitzer Center Impact Seed Fund - micro grants for university educators and researchers in Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia to develop climate and environmental education projects using Pulitzer Center-supported journalism. Grants range from $2500 - $4000 to support teaching initiatives, research, and public engagement projects that address issues like climate change, oceans, rainforests, and governance. Open to university-based educators and researchers, including collaborative proposals across institutions. Projects must incorporate Pulitzer Center reporting and demonstrate strong community impact and DEI approaches.

The deadline is 19th April.

The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship - a 2-day series of academic and social events at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus for a group of journalists to learn from globally recognised experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. All journalists who are interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy are welcome to apply, whether reporters and editors, staff or freelancers. International applicants are welcome to apply, though aspects of the course have a focus on U.S. policies and institutions. Fellows admitted to the programme who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1000 stipend. The Fellowship takes place 18th - 19th September.

The deadline is 20th April.

The Listening Pitch - two grants of up to £10,000 for new documentary films that use sound as a central part of the storytelling. Even though this is for documentary film, I wanted to include it in the newsletter because of how much sound is a focus — maybe it could encourage some sound people to go outside of their comfort zone, or collaborate with a filmmaker. Films can be up to 30 minutes. NOTE: they don’t mention whether the work has to be in English.

The deadline is 20th April.

Earth Journalism Network Story Grants for 30x30 Marine Conservation Reporting - reporting grants for journalists based in coastal countries, with priority for Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines, to produce in-depth stories on progress toward marine conservation targets and Marine Protected Areas. Up to 35 grants are available with an average budget of $1500, alongside editorial mentorship and support throughout production. Open to journalists working in any medium, including freelancers and early-career reporters, with applications required in English or Spanish. Stories may be published in any language, but non-English entries must include an English translation.

The deadline is 21st April, 11:59 pm PT.

ArtEN Annual Exhibition Open Call - an international group exhibition in London inviting artists to apply through specific partner tracks based on heritage or nationality, including Austrian, Spanish-speaking, Korean, Hungarian, Portuguese, and Brazilian artists. Selected artists will be included in the 2026 Annual Exhibition, delivered in collaboration with international cultural agencies and supported by partners like the Florence Trust. Additional tracks may be added, expanding opportunities across the network.

The deadline is 23rd April.

The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.

The late deadline is 24th April and the final deadline is 27th May.

Utrecht University Making Visible the Invisible Critical Pathways Fellowships - a 4- to 6- week residency in the Netherlands for artists, journalists, researchers, activists, and cross-disciplinary practitioners exploring sustainability, inequality, and hidden systems shaping ecological and social crises. Fellows develop work that uncovers overlooked structures and imagines more just, circular futures, with a required residency period in Utrecht from October - November. The fellowship offers up to €10,000 covering travel, accommodation, living costs and visa support, along with access to university resources and research spaces.

The deadline is 27th April.

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award - a free-to-enter international award for experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism. They offer a grant of at least $20,000 and mentorship to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. Applicants must have at least 8 –10 years of professional experience. Staff and independent journalists are eligible to apply. Audio and multimedia journalism are accepted.

The deadline is 30th April.

London International Awards (LIA) - international awards for work released, published, or broadcast in a commercial environment. There is an Audio & Radio category, which encompasses “any piece of audio-centric content that drives brand awareness and recall without relying on visuals.” They have over 40 awards within Radio/Audio alone. Entries cost $393.75 before the early bird deadline and $525 after that.

The early deadline is 30th April, and the final deadline is 31st August.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Eastern Europe - for journalists aged 20 to 35 from Eastern Europe or Germany, taking place between September and October. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend. For security reasons, the IJP cannot send German journalists to Russia, Ukraine, or Belarus, although it continues to invite fellows from those countries to Germany. The Eastern European countries that fellows can visit include Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova, and potentially Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan as well as Russian-speaking editorial offices in the Baltic states. Good knowledge of German or English is required for Eastern European applicants.

The deadline is 30th April.

Poland - for journalists from Poland and Germany to report on climate and energy issues, taking place between June and August. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 30th April.

Northern Europe - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the five Nordic and three Baltic states and Germany, taking place between April and June 2025. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 1st May.

Middle East - for journalists from Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Egypt and Germany, taking place between November and December. The delegates receive a €5000 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

United Kingdom - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the United Kingdom and Germany, taking place between October and December. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The deadline is 15th June.

Berliner Hörspielfestival - an international radio drama festival in Berlin. They use the term “radio drama” loosely; they accept any genre, whether it’s narrative, documentary, language or sound experiments, etc. They have three competitions: Das Glühende Knopfmikro (“The Glowing Button Microphone”) for pieces up to 5 minutes long; Das Kurze Brennende Mikro (“The Short Burning Mic”), for pieces between 5 and 20 minutes; and Das Lange Brennende Mikro (“The Long Burning Mic”) for pieces between 20 and 60 minutes. Prizes include audio equipment. Works can be in any language as long as a German or English translation is provided. They also have Der MikroFlitzer (“The Speedster”); in late April they will release a specific sentence or sound and competitors have two weeks to create a radio drama of less than 60 seconds based on the prompt. Prizes include audio equipment.

The deadline for both competitions is 1st May, 11:59 pm CEST.

Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Story Grants 2026 - reporting grants for journalists worldwide to produce in-depth stories on biodiversity, with a focus on underreported issues and countries classified as low- or middle-income. Grants support ambitious, investigative or multimedia reporting, with 5 to 10 awards available at approximately €1000 - €2000 each, plus mentorship throughout the project. It is open to journalists working in any medium, including freelancers and early-career reporters. Applications must be submitted in English, though stories can be published in any language with an English translation.

The deadline is 1st May, 11:59 pm PT.

University of Lille AIRLab Residency - 1-year residency for artists or collectives working across disciplines including visual arts, sound, performance, literature, and digital media to collaborate with a research laboratory at the University of Lille in France. The programme supports an immersive research and creation process from October to June, followed by a public presentation phase, with a focus on bridging artistic practice and scientific research. Selected artists receive a residency fee of €10,000 and a production budget of up to €5000, with additional technical support. They do not specify who can apply, I assume it is international.

The deadline is 1st May.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one-and-a-half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 3rd May.

The Lovies - the European sister to the international Webby Awards, recognising online excellence. Entrants can be based anywhere but the content must have been produced for European audiences. They have a podcast section with 26 categories under General Series, Individual Episode and Features. Their four new podcast categories are Best Guest, Best Original Score/Music or Sound Design, Best Writing, and Experimental or Innovation. They accept submissions in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish. The cost is €385 per entry.

The deadline is 8th May.

The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.

The deadline is 15th May.

VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2027 and 31st August 2028; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.

The deadline is 15th May.

FRONTIERS Science Journalism Residency - a 3- to 5-month residency for international science journalists to develop independent journalism at a host research institution located in an EU Member State or a country associated with the EU’s Horizon Europe Programme. The residency proposals are expected to focus on ongoing frontier research projects and involve scientists working at the forefront of knowledge, in any scientific domain. Applicants can be working with diverse media formats and at various stages of their careers.

The deadline is 26th May.

The Headlands Center for the Arts Bay Area Artist Residency - a 4- to -10-week Artist-in-Residence programme for approximately 50 international artists at any stage of their career. Residencies include studio space, chef-prepared meals, housing, travel and living expenses. Applicants must be able to speak basic English. The application fee is $35 for the early bird deadline and $45 for the regular deadline.

The deadline is 1st June.

Headlands Bay Chamberlain Award - a 6- to 10-week residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California for international artists working with non-traditional media in the social practice discipline. They also offer a $10,000 cash prize and cover roundtrip airfare. Residencies offer studio space, a private bedroom in a shared house, four chef-prepared meals per week, audio/video equipment, and an artists’ library with a computer. They are especially looking for non-studio-based art that takes place in public spaces, engages viewers in interactive and participatory modes, recognises social and ethnic diversity, and reflects on human lives. Residents participate in monthly “Show + Tell” nights, as well as seasonal Open Houses events. It costs $25 to apply and applicants must speak basic English.

The deadline is 1st June.

Oral History Project Grant - grants of up to $5000 awarded twice annually for serious research that uses oral history as a principal source. Applicants could be graduate students conducting research for their thesis or dissertation, or more advanced scholars for books or other scholarly projects. The interviews generated by these projects will become part of the collection of the Hagley Library, which guarantees the permanent preservation of and access to oral histories associated with any funded project. It is open to international applicants, but NOTE: they are specifically looking for stories on interconnected histories of American business, technology, and society. They especially seek oral histories representing the roles of women, African Americans and other ethnic minorities. Interviews must be conducted in English.

The next deadline is 1st June.

National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.

The next deadline is 2nd June.

The Dig Awards - international awards for investigative journalism in video or audio formats. The Audio & Podcast category includes podcasts, audio dramas and radio shows that tackle and cover relevant international stories using an investigative angle, original reporting techniques and a distinctive approach. The category is open to works in Italian, English, Spanish and French, but French and Spanish entries require an English translation. The festival will take place 14th - 28th September in Modena, Italy. Entries cost €50.

The deadline is 6th June.

The City University of London Richard Beeston Bursary - £6000 in funding for international students enrolled in the M.A. International Journalism programme at City, University of London for the academic year 2025/26. This is not exclusively an audio journalism Master’s, students will develop skills in text, broadcast and online journalism. Applicants can take an elective Film, TV, Video and Radio Specialism as part of the course.

The deadline for submission is 8th June, 5 pm BST.

Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism - awards which honour the work of freelance journalists, local reporters and news fixers in developing countries or nations in transition. There are three categories: Freelancer, Local Reporter and News Fixer. Each winner receives a cash prize of $5000.

The deadline is 14th June, midnight GMT.

Press Gazette’s Future of Media Awards - a recognition of international journalism that brings quality work to digital audiences. It’s open to publishers around the world, and accepts a range of media including podcasts. There is a specific award for Podcast of the Year, for both national/international and specialist/regional categories. The fee is £55 for freelancers or specialist/regional outlets, and £100 for national news organisations (excluding VAT). Submissions must be written in or translated to English.

The deadline is 18th June, 11:59 pm BST.

Other Lands Other Sounds Residency Programme - a 12-day residential cross-arts programme in Northern Portugal for artists and musicians across disciplines including music, visual arts, dance, theatre, performance and live art. The programme brings together 16 participants to collaborate on interdisciplinary work through workshops, mentoring, field trips and collective creation, culminating in a public promenade performance. The fee is €1210 covering accommodation, meals and tuition, with limited bursary and work exchange opportunities available. It is open to professionals, students and self-taught practitioners working across disciplines, with English as the working language.

The deadline is 18th June, 4 pm PDT.

International News Media Association 30 under 30 Awards - a free-to-enter prize for international journalists under 30 with early career achievements, insights into innovation, ability to influence, and other skills. Applicants may nominate themselves or another journalist, as long as the nominated person is employed by a news media company and is under the age of 30 as of 19th June 2026.

The deadline is 19th June.

Open Call for Situated Residencies - a yearlong residency programme for international artists designed to tackle socio-ecological challenges through cross-disciplinary research and art. Residents will receive an artist fee of €13,500 (travel excluded) and a production budget for a project that engages with a specific context of their host location in a creative way. Residencies will take place at four different host locations: Baltan Laboratories (The Netherlands), Lungomare (Italy), Idensitat (Spain), ZEMOS98 (Spain).

The deadline is 20th June.

Aesthetica Podcast Lounge - a call out for international submissions for Aesthetica Short Film Festival’s Podcast Lounge, an immersive storytelling experience. Winning podcasts will be considered for the Best Podcast award and played aloud in the Podcast Lounge during the festival, which is taking place from 5th - 9th November in York, U.K. Selected podcasters will be given two delegate passes to the festival, as well as access to film screenings, masterclasses, panels, parties, events, networking, and VR and Games spaces. Podcasts must be less than 40 minutes and must be in English. It costs £27 to submit work.

The deadline is 30th June.

The AIBs - international awards for television, audio and digital media, held by The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB). They have seven awards in the Radio/Audio/Podcast category. It costs £165 (£110 for members), except for the Presenter of the Year category which is £140 for members and non-members. All fees do not include VAT.

The deadline is 3rd July.

United States

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - a $5000 scholarship supporting Arab American students pursuing careers in journalism, film, television, radio, or media studies. Eligible applicants are university students enrolled for 2026-27, juniors, seniors, or graduate students, majoring in journalism, television, radio, film, or media studies, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by mail.

The deadline is 12th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet.

The next deadline is 13th April.

Edward Aschoff Rising Star Nominations - a recognition of promising journalists under the age of 34 who demonstrate talent, work ethic, and passion for sports journalism, particularly in college football coverage. The award is held by The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

The deadline is 15th April.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 17th April.

Nova Institute Media Fellowship - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists which aims to increase accurate, science-based reporting on health within the media. Nova will support four projects exploring health, well-being, and our ability to flourish and live a fulfilling life. The opportunity is open to print, broadcast, and digital journalists. Successful applicants receive $60,000 and mentorship over 12 months for a proposed project, with an additional $7500 for expenses such as travel and conference fees, and Nova will cover any additional costs associated with attending Nova meetings, workshops, or events. Funding is intended to support a fellow’s living expenses, project-related expenses, travel, conference fees, health insurance, etc. Fellows are expected to work 35 hours per week, and the project should be their only full-time work during the fellowship term.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism - a fellowship for a mid-career journalist who specialises in fact-based commentary or analysis to have time away from daily responsibilities to pursue in-depth reporting projects. They offer up to $100,000, which fellows may use to enrich their knowledge of a public interest issue through courses, independent study or travel. The fellowship is intended to result in published projects such as editorials, investigative series, podcasts, or books. A candidate should: be employed as an opinion writer, or as a reporter with a major focus on analytical or investigative journalism, at a U.S. news outlet or be a freelancer who devotes a majority of their time, or derives most of their income, from such pursuits; have at least three years of relevant professional experience; demonstrate outstanding analytical abilities; where applicable, secure assurances from editorial supervisors that the applicant will be allowed sufficient time to pursue the fellowship without jeopardising employment (fellows do not have to leave their jobs). Entries and work products must be in English.

The deadline is 20th April.

SPJ Eugene S. Pulliam First Amendment Award - a competition for any person, persons or organisation in the U.S. or its territories who have demonstrated the importance of a free press. Honourees receive a $10,000 cash award and transportation (airfare and two-night hotel stay) to the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) national convention. Additional travel costs are the responsibility of the award recipient. Honourees do not have to be journalists. Work must have been completed within the previous calendar year. Nominations for lifetime achievement are also welcome.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program - a professional development opportunity for U.S based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from the leadership team and will be paired with senior media professionals.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants - two $2000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarships for a current student and a recent graduate in the U.S. pursuing sports journalism. Successful applicants must produce a print, digital, audio, or visual story about Asians or Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPIs) in sports. The grants can also offset costs for registration, travel, accommodations and meals for AAJA’s annual National Convention. Applicants must be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need.

The deadline is 30th April.

Ohio Arts Council Artist Opportunities - a grant for emerging and professional artists in Ohio. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2500) with no cash match required. Applicants must: have maintained legal residency for at least one year; and exhibited, performed, or published work as an artist within the past three years; and be over the age of 18. This grant is open to artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and includes all types of artistic practice.

The next deadline is 1st May.

Retraction Watch and The Open Notebook Research Accountability Reporting Fellowship - a 6-month fellowship for U.S. based local journalists and editors to report on scientific integrity issues such as misconduct, fraud, and data manipulation at research institutions in their coverage areas. Selected fellows receive $7500 for their newsroom to support a reporting project, along with one-to-one mentorship, virtual training, and access to a community of science reporters. It is open to staff and freelance journalists working with a newsroom, with a required editor support letter.

The deadline is rolling, with selections beginning from 4th May.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship - a 3-year fellowship intended to foster an equitable environment where a diverse and inclusive community of artists and arts workers have the opportunity to live and thrive professionally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Applicants must be at least 25 years old and U.S. citizens, permanent legal residents, or O-1 Visa holders. Artists can be from any medium and/or discipline as long as they have a minimum of five years of arts experience. Over the three years they provide: a $150,000 stipend, a $36,000 housing stipend, a one-time $1500 relocation stipend, fully subsidised studio space with equipment, childcare reimbursements for any fellowship activities, and $3600 stipends for a studio assistant and health and wellness activities.

The deadline is 7th May.

South Carolina Emerging Artist Grants - grants of up to $1800 for South Carolina-based artists in the first 1-5 years of their careers. Sound artists are welcome to apply. The grant period for this call is July - December 2026. Grant funds must be used for actual project costs.

The deadline is 14th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Kay Longcope Scholarship Award and Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award - grants for U.S. based LGBTQ+ college students looking to pursue a career in journalism. The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award offers $5000 tuition assistance and the Kay Longcope Scholarship Award offers $3000 and is specifically for a student of colour. They accept audio pieces as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th May, midnight ET.

How to Get Good Tape Workshop - a 1-day, in-person workshop for beginner and intermediate audio storytellers to improve interview technique and capture stronger narrative tape, taking place on 23rd May (9 am - 4 pm PT). Participants will analyse examples of “good tape,” conduct field interviews, and workshop their material into a short audio story, with optional add-on mixing sessions available. It is open to journalists, podcasters, and audio creatives with some recording experience. The workshop costs $325 early bird (before 21st April), with one scholarship available.

The deadline is 21st May for scholarship applications.

Bethany Arts Community & ENU Builds Teen Arts Residency - a free residency for rising high school juniors and seniors in the NY–NJ–CT tri-state area to develop artistic work across any medium. Selected students take part in two 4-day residencies (November and March), receiving mentorship, studio space, and room and board while developing and presenting a project. It is open to high school artists (Class of 2027 & 2028) able to commit to both sessions.

The deadline is 26th May, 11:59 pm ET.

Mississippi Arts Commission Mini-Grants for Individuals - a reimbursement grant of up to $500 for established and emerging professional artists based in Mississippi. Grants can be used for: Professional Development (i.e. conferences/workshops), Marketing and Promotional Materials (i.e. website design, social media assets, merchandise), and Artistic Supplies (NOTE: they cannot fund the purchase of any permanent equipment such as musical instruments, computers or microphones). Individuals are considered to be professional artists if they: earn at least part of their annual income in their artistic work; consider their artistic endeavors as a career; maintain a high level of artistic quality; and make a significant time investment in their artistic disciplines through practice, performance or production. They accept media artists. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 1st June.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The deadline is 1st June.

Miami-Dade County Artist Access Grant Program - an opportunity for professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County to pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and career in demonstrable ways. Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialised workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities, whether in person or virtual. Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward their careers. Project-oriented opportunities such as exhibits or performances are not eligible.

The next deadline is 1st June, 11:59 pm ET.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The deadline is 16th June.

NEH Media Projects Program - an initiative supporting the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films and series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. To be eligible to apply, organisations must be established in the U.S. or its jurisdictions as one of the following: a nonprofit organisation; an accredited institution of higher education (public or nonprofit); a state or local government or one of their agencies; or a federally recognised Native American Tribal government. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical. Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development (up to $75,000) and Production (up to $700,000 for film and $350,000 for radio and podcast programs). Prior to applying for a Production award, you should have: conducted extensive research on your subject, including archival work and preliminary interviews; identified humanities themes; involved humanities scholars in creating and interpreting the project’s content; drafted the script or detailed treatment(s); and designed your plans for distribution, outreach, and partnerships. Within the Production level, NEH will occasionally make Chair’s Special Awards (up to $1,000,000) for projects of exceptional significance, audience reach, and complexity.

The deadline is 25th June.

Gates Open Washington Grant Application - two Comedy and two General Arts grants of $3000 - $7000 for projects connected to Washington State. They judge the grants based on: quality of the work; chance at completion; originality and relevance to Washington. NOTE: Work must be apolitcal: “This does not mean we don’t want to hear real life stories about real life things. If you’re not sure, ask.” The application fee is $25.

The deadline is 30th June.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Kent Press & Broadcast Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating and rewarding Kent’s local media across print, online, radio or TV. Many of their categories include radio and podcasts.

The deadline is 10th April, 5 pm BST.

Brixton Radio Sound School Free Monthly Classes - free in-person sessions in London for young people aged 16 - 20 to learn music and radio production, including skills like vinyl mixing and broadcasting. The programme runs monthly, with hands-on workshops led by industry professionals and open access to studio spaces for beginners and aspiring audio creatives.

The next session takes place on 12th April, 12 pm - 3 pm BST.

Goalhanger: The Accelerator - a 3-month creative business incubator designed to identify, invest in, and scale high-potential UK based digital creators at a pivotal moment in their growth. They are seeking applications from exceptional digital creators across entertainment, sport, politics, science & tech and finance. They provide investment (up to £10,000 production investment), commercial and brand partnership support, a first-look deal with Goalhanger for long-form development, and access to Goalhanger’s senior editorial, creative and commercial leadership and on-air talent. They are looking to support strong, engaged and growing audiences from people who are already active on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube Shorts and/or Facebook averaging 100k+ views a month.

The deadline is 14th April, 11:59 pm BST.

Royal College of Nursing Digital Nursing Exhibition Artist Commission - a commissioned opportunity for artists to create a collaborative artwork exploring the digital revolution in nursing, to be exhibited in London and Edinburgh. The selected artist will work with nurses and people with lived experience to co-create a piece reflecting themes like technology, AI, data, and evolving models of care. It is open to artists working in any medium, with a requirement to deliver a final installation-ready work by early September. The budget is unspecified.

The deadline is 15th April, midnight.

Wandsworth Council South Asian Heritage Month Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering South Asian heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K., as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Projects must centre South Asian heritage and community participation and take place during South Asian Heritage Month from 1st - 31st July, highlighting the stories and contributions of South Asian residents in the borough. Grants of £500 - £2000 are available to support community-focused activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or heritage-based workshops. Priority is given to projects engaging local communities in Wandsworth, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas.

The deadline is 16th April, 5 pm BST.

Koestler Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating art made by people incarcerated in U.K. prisons. They also run an arts mentoring scheme for entrants who want to develop their work further. They accept audio entries in several categories, including Radio Play, Spoken Word, Performance, Radio and Podcast Production and Music Composition. Prize money ranges in increments from £25 - £100.

The deadline is 17th April.

In The Making Programme - a 12-month artist development programme for 50 young people in the U.K. aged 14 to 18 who are interested in working in music and sound. They offer a week-long residency, online skills sessions, creative composing tasks and networking opportunities. The course costs £500 but they have a bursary scheme.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm BST.

Studio KIND Artist Commission Open Call Back To The Market - three commissions for artists and researchers to explore the heritage of Barnstaple Pannier Market in North Devon, with a preference for South West-based practitioners. Each commission focuses on a different historical theme, including fascism and migration, LGBTQ+ political history, and musical heritage inspired by The Beggar’s Opera. Artists will develop research-based work culminating in a public exhibition in November 2026, alongside digital outputs and a workshop or talk. Fees range from £1500 to £2000 depending on the commission, with additional paid workshop opportunities.

The deadline is 20th April, 11pm BST.

British Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or designed for U.K. audiences. They have 31 categories, including a Rising Star Award, for people with under two year’s experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is £210+VAT or £50+VAT for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than 10 full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after the late deadline will incur an additional fee of £100.

The deadline is 30th April, the late deadline is 21st May.

Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards - a celebration of responsible journalism on refugee issues in Scotland. They have six categories: independent media, written news, features, broadcast, radio and local media; audio can be submitted in all categories. Entries must be about refugee and asylum issues in Scotland and/or produced by a journalist living and working in Scotland. Applicants can enter their own work, or nominate outstanding pieces of work by other journalists.

The deadline is 4th May, 11:59 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Black History 365 Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering African and Caribbean heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K. as part of the borough’s year-long Black History 365 programme. Projects must centre African or Caribbean history and culture and take place in the borough between July - December, highlighting the contributions and experiences of the African diaspora in Wandsworth. Grants of £500 - £2000 support community-focused heritage activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, and participatory workshops. Priority is given to proposals engaging Wandsworth communities, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas, and to projects led by Black-led organisations or practitioners of African or Caribbean heritage.

The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Community Heritage Fund - grants for Wandsworth-based organisations or individuals delivering projects that explore and share the histories of communities who have lived in the borough. Projects must take place in Wandsworth between July - December and focus on uncovering local heritage through participatory activities such as oral histories, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or community research. Grants of £500 - £2000 support heritage activities that engage local residents and highlight the diverse histories shaping the borough. Priority is given to proposals with strong community participation and clear benefits for local audiences.
The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Charles Parker Day - a free-to-attend day of talks by producers, critics, researchers and historians celebrating and discussing the work and influence of this pioneering BBC Radio producer, Charles Parker, and the radio landscape more generally. Every year the day is in a different city; this year it will take place at the University of Salford on 8th May.

The deadline is 8th May.

Transmission Roundhouse Podcast Academy - an 11-week programme for London-based 18- to 25-year-olds that teaches young people how to make a podcast and supports them in the production of their first series. The course is two hours in the evening each week, in person at The Roundhouse in London. They offer free access to their studios and pay certain expenses for the podcast such as artwork. It costs £25, but financial support is available if that is a barrier. Previous experience in audio production is not required. The course runs on Tuesday evenings from 30th May to 10th August. You can read my Spotlight on Transmission Roundhouse’s Podcast Academy here.

The deadline is 11th May, 12 pm GMT.

Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices - a free 1-day symposium and practical workshop in London for musicians, composers, sound artists, performers, researchers, and movement-based practitioners exploring somatic approaches to sound and music-making. The event takes place at University College London from 10 am - 5 pm and includes an intensive workshop, discussion sessions, and a performance exploring body-based approaches to musical practice, improvisation, and creative collaboration. It is open to practitioners across genres and disciplines including instrumentalists, vocalists, choreographers, and theatre-makers; a limited number of travel honorariums are available for participants who are not in regular full-time employment such as students or freelance musicians.

The deadline is 15th May.

Stationers’ Foundation Postgraduate Bursary Scheme - up to £9000 of funding for select courses for early-career postgraduate students residing in the U.K. There is one audio-relevant course: the University of Salford’s M.A. in Journalism, which has broadcast modules. There is also M.A. News Journalism at Cardiff University, although it appears to be print-led. The Stationers’ Foundation will also try to offer mentorship. Applicants must be classified as paying U.K. tuition fees with a conditional or unconditional offer for one of the selected courses.

The deadline is 20th May or 17th June depending on the institution.

Bafta U.K. Scholarship Programme - funding for British citizens in need of financial assistance to study eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the UK. BAFTA Scholars undertaking postgraduate study receive up to £12,000 towards their annual course fees (up to a maximum of £20,000 across 2 years). BAFTA will also make a contribution (unspecified) towards living expenses for undergraduate courses, but if the course is three or four years long, only those going into their 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of study are eligible to apply. As well as financial assistance, BAFTA scholars also receive mentoring support and free access to BAFTA events around the UK. Eligible courses include M.A. Sound Design for Film and Television and Diploma Location Sound Recording.

The deadline is 28th May, 12 pm BST.

Independent Podcast Awards - awards recognising independent podcasts in the UK and Ireland. Their definition of “independent” is free of corporate ties, i.e. produced without the financial support of a large organisation, such as a publishing company, or brand, and is not fronted by high profile celebrities (high profile guests are allowed). Podcasts must ideally have released 10 episodes in the last 12 months or be a contained mini-series. There are 23 different categories. The first entry costs £35 and subsequent entries are £5.

The deadline is 2nd June, 6 pm BST.

Arts Council Ireland’s Young People, Children, and Education Bursary Award - €5000 to €20,000 of funding for Irish artists and practitioners working in a creative capacity in any art form to develop their practice in arts experiences with or for children and young people. The funding extends to arts facilitators, curators, or programmers. Applicants must either be a resident in the Republic of Ireland, or be able to make a strong case for why their programme would benefit the arts in the Republic of Ireland.

The deadline is 18th June, 5:30 pm IST.

Europe

Audionomia Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating Polish non-fiction audio reportage. There are two awards, the Audionomia Award (PLN 10,000 prize) and the Audionomia Sound Design Award (PLN 5000 prize). Entries must not exceed 50 minutes in length.

The deadline is 10th April.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf Residency Fellowships - 3-month residencies in Germany for sound artists, writers, composers, and researchers working in literature, fine arts, composition, or humanities and social sciences. Fellows stay at Schloss Wiepersdorf between March - May, June - August, or September - November and receive accommodation, meals, a monthly stipend of €1200, and a €480 materials grant. It is open to applicants from Germany and abroad who have completed relevant academic or artistic study or have an established professional practice with published or exhibited work. Applicants must demonstrate German or English proficiency and submit work samples as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th April.

Nordic-Baltic Network of Sound Art Residencies - a double residency programme for established composers and sound artists based in the Nordic or Baltic region, taking place across Norway, Lithuania, Sweden, and Denmark. Selected artists will complete residencies at two partner institutions (2 - 3 weeks each), developing an independent project with access to studio facilities, technical support, and an international network of sound art practitioners. The programme offers €2711 honorarium, up to €300 travel support per residency, additional eco-travel funding, free accommodation, and professional guidance.

The deadline is 19 April.

Anna-Maria and Stephen M. Kellen Fellowships - funding for up-and-coming German journalists to examine critical issues and public-policy by comparing perspectives in German-American affairs. Applicants must: have a minimum of five years of relevant work experience; hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; hold German citizenship and live and work in Berlin; have a working knowledge of the English language. Fellows receive room and board for 21 days and a $7000 stipend to cover transatlantic airfare and domestic travel. Staff and freelancers can apply, but freelance journalists should demonstrate where related pieces could be published.

The deadline is 24th April.

Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.

The next deadline is 24th April.

Columbia Paris Global Center Reid Hall Displaced Artists Initiative - a 10-month residency and €40,000 stipend for European journalists who have been forced to leave their home countries due to war, natural disaster, political oppression, or similar extreme circumstances. With administrative support and a small office space at Reid Hall, the residency offers time and space to one journalist working on a long-term project. The selected journalist will also be invited to contribute to activities at Reid Hall, such as public lectures, podcasts, workshops, or conferences. The programme runs from September 2025 to June 2026. Applicants must reside in Europe and are responsible for submitting a valid passport and visa that covers the entire period of the residency.

The deadline is 30th April.

GRUND1535 Positive Futures Festival Sound and Performative Residency - a residency for artists working in sound, voice, and performance to develop a project and present work as part of a festival in Tyrol, Austria. The selected artist will complete a residency from 1st - 26th October, culminating in a live performance at the Positive Futures Festival and a public-facing workshop or talk. Support includes an artist fee of €1000, accommodation, and a travel allowance of up to €600.

The deadline is 30th April.

Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.

The deadline is 1st May, 11:59 pm CET.

Burgas 2032 Foundation European Capital of Culture Open Call - an open call for artists, organisations, collectives, and cultural producers internationally to propose projects for the European Capital of Culture bid in Burgas, Bulgaria. Projects should align with five thematic strands and be primarily implemented in Burgas, spanning areas such as arts, cultural heritage, community engagement, education, and environmental culture. Applicants must indicate budget needs within ranges of €20,000, €50,000, €200,000, or €500,000.

The deadline is 5th May.

ECHOES Eco-Soundscapes Open Call European Concert Halls Offering Eco-Solutions - an opportunity for emerging and mid-career sound artists based in Creative Europe countries to collaborate on an album and international tour exploring sound, ecology, and sustainability. Five selected artists will take part in residencies, co-creation sessions, and performances across Romania, Greece, Norway, and Ukraine in 2027, with a focus on field recordings and environmental storytelling. All travel and production costs are covered, and each artist receives €1000.

The deadline is 31st May.

Africa

Pulitzer Center African Radio Engagement Initiatives - a funding opportunity for local media organisations and radio outlets in East, West, and Southern Africa to develop participatory radio programmes or podcasts based on Pulitzer Center-supported reporting. Projects should engage communities on the intersection of climate and labour, including topics like labour rights, livelihoods, climate justice, and policy adaptation, while creating space for dialogue between communities and decision-makers. Programmes are expected to amplify journalism and foster grassroots participation, particularly among youth and underserved audiences. Applications are open in English and French.

The deadline is 15th April.

Pulitzer Center ACE Microgrants for African Local Movements - microgrants for civil society organisations, media groups, social enterprises, and think tanks across Africa to develop outreach projects on climate, environment, and governance. Projects must creatively engage communities and young professionals using or drawing from Pulitzer Center-supported reporting, with formats ranging from exhibitions and campaigns to conferences and public engagement initiatives. Grants support work addressing issues like natural resource management, corporate practices, corruption, and impacts on biodiversity and human rights. Applications are accepted in English or French.

The deadline is 30 April.

Indian Ocean Commission AléVini Regional Mobility Assistance Fund Cycle 6 - a mobility grant for individual artists from the Union of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Mozambique to support short-term cultural exchange and collaboration across the Indian Ocean region. The fund supports networking, creative, or skills development mobility lasting 5 to 10 days (excluding travel), with activities taking place between August 2026 and February 2027. Funding includes up to €3000 for travel, accommodation, and living expenses, plus up to €250 for transporting artworks. Priority is given to projects that strengthen regional cultural ecosystems and promote gender inclusion.

The deadline is 12th May.

The Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - a fully funded master’s degree for Egyptian students to study in any field at a U.S. college or university. For a maximum of two years they fund the course as well as a stipend, travel allowance, health insurance and more. Preference will be given to applicants without prior significant experience in the U.S. and/or overseas, and U.S. citizens and green card holders and applicants are not eligible to apply. See the eligibility requirements here, which include grades and English language proficiency.

The deadline is 31st May.

EUNIC Spaces of Culture Sub-Saharan Africa Projects - funding programme for organisations, collectives, and cultural producers to develop collaborative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa in partnership with European counterparts. Projects must be co-created through a triangular partnership involving at least three local partners, multiple EUNIC members, and an EU Delegation, and should focus on areas like arts, digital culture, education, human rights, sustainability, and social inclusion. Each project can receive up to €50,000, with a minimum 5% co-funding requirement, and must run between 1st September 2026 and 31st August 2027.

The deadline is 21st June.

Canada

Carleton Certificate in Journalism in Indigenous Communities - a free 10-month, hybrid learning experience at Carleton University for Indigenous peoples from: Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and Mohawk Nation of Akwesasne. It is primarily aimed at people based in Ontario but they will consider others. It involves a 2-week internship at a news organisation and three in-person intensives, for which food and accommodation costs are covered. Graduates will receive a $3000 award to help them in the next steps of their journalism journey. Applicants must have completed an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. Those credits must include a 4U course in English (or anglais) with a grade of 60 percent or higher. The course takes place from September to May.

The deadline is unspecified.

RTDNF Canada Scholarships - funding of between $1000 and $5000 from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for the work of student journalists who are currently enrolled in a Canadian broadcast or digital journalism course at either a college or university. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed Immigrant, or hold a Canadian work visa. There are many scholarships available, all with their own criteria and funding amounts. They ask for media submissions that have been produced for a school assignment in the 2025-26 school term. The same story/media cannot be submitted to more than one scholarship.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship - a fellowship for Canadian citizen or permanent resident journalists aged 18 to 30 who are interested in reporting about important issues of the European Union. The 3 selected winning candidates will be hosted for a week-long all expense paid study tour, beginning 17th November, to learn about EU institutions and will receive a one year subscription membership to Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ). Work samples must be submitted in either English or French.

The deadline is 6th May.

DARC Indigenous Residency Program - a 1-month intensive on-site artist residency for mid-career Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) artists in the Ottawa-Gatineau region who are seeking to develop their current practice, experiment with a new medium, or continue an existing project. Artists in residence are provided access to facilities, including a microcinema, soundstage, digital edit suite, and recording studio along with audio-visual equipment. Artists also have access to up to 16 hours of advisor time. Artists in residence are provided: a fee of $2500; $520 for an artist talk or the presentation of their work; a full festival pass to the Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival; and free access to workshops for a year.

The deadline is 30th June.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Pulitzer Center Fundo Semear Microgrants Latin America - microgrants for educators, researchers, and student groups across Latin America to develop university-focused educational projects on environmental issues, particularly governance and transparency, climate and labour, and oceans. Projects must be inspired by or use reporting produced by journalists supported by the Pulitzer Center, and should engage academic communities or civil society through activities like workshops, exhibitions, or curriculum development. Grants offer up to $4000 and projects should be completed within six months.

The deadline is 19th April.

Sebrae Journalism Award - a recognition of the best reporting on the topic of entrepreneurship in Brazil. Stories can be submitted in four categories: Text, Audio, Video and Photojournalism. Winners in each of these categories are awarded a laptop. There is also a University Journalism category for students. The central theme this year is “Journalist Partner of the Entrepreneur — Small Businesses and COP-30.” Applicants can submit up to three stories.

The deadline is 8th June.

Asia

National Press Foundation International Trade Reporting Fellowship Singapore - a 4-day, fully funded training fellowship in Singapore for Asia-based journalists covering global trade, policy, labour, AI, and supply chains. Open to reporters across print, broadcast, audio, and digital media, with priority given to those with relevant experience and a clear reporting plan. The programme covers airfare, accommodation, and most meals, and takes place from 21st - 24th June.

The deadline is 14th April.

National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months. For the 2025 cycle, projects with strong use of digital technology are prioritised.

The deadline is 15th May.

Oceania

The Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism - two $10,000 grants for Australia-based journalists to produce significant content in any medium profiling issues in the Pacific region. The judges are looking for original journalism with public interest value and impact, which gives voice to Pacific island perspectives on an underreported issue or development of importance to Australia and the region. Applicants will be offered access to a mentor to support their project development. The grant is open to journalists from all sectors, backgrounds and experience levels, and to both freelancers and reporters employed by media organisations. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have working rights in Australia.

The deadline is 13th April.

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International

Maria Moors Cabot Prize - an international journalism award recognising a distinguished body of work that advances Inter-American understanding, open to journalists, news executives, freelancers, and media organisations working in or serving the Western Hemisphere across all media, including online outlets. The prize honours sustained, long-term reporting rather than a single piece, and nominations may be submitted by third parties or by individuals. Eligible nominees must demonstrate an extensive record covering the region; required materials include a biography or CV, a statement explaining the nominee’s contribution to inter-American understanding, 5-10 representative works, and 1-3 letters of recommendation.

The deadline is 12th March, 12 pm ET.

The Ecco Call Out: “Cleave” - an international call out for 3-minute or shorter pieces on the theme of “Cleave” for The Ecco’s listening sessions and website. Finished pieces only. All languages are welcome (along with a translated English transcript, if possible). It is unpaid. Creators maintain 100% IP.

The deadline is 18th March, 11:59 pm GMT.

SPJ Ethics in Journalism Awards - an international award honouring journalists or news organisations that perform in an outstanding ethical manner demonstrating the ideals of the SPJ Code of Ethics. They also honour especially notable efforts to educate the public on principles embodied in the code or hold journalists ethically accountable for their behaviour. Previous winners have included radio producers. For works produced in non-English languages, entrants must provide an English translation. Applicants can nominate themselves or others.

The deadline is 23rd March.

Earth Journalism Network Biodiversity Media Grants - grants for media organisations in low- and middle-income countries supporting projects that strengthen biodiversity reporting and build journalists’ capacity to cover conservation issues. Three to four organisations will receive €10,000 - €12,000 for projects that increase the quality and quantity of biodiversity coverage, such as investigative reporting, journalist training, collaborative reporting projects, or new storytelling platforms. Projects may focus on content production, capacity building, or both; proposals focused only on content must produce substantial outputs such as a podcast series or multi-part investigation. It is open to media outlets, journalist networks, civil society organisations, and academic institutions, with preference given to projects led by professional journalism organisations. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 28th March, 11:59 pm PT.

The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.

The early bird deadline is 26th March, the late deadline is 24th April and the final deadline is 27th May.

Pulitzer Center’s Health in the Global South Reporting Grants - grants for journalists reporting on the impacts of cuts to U.S. health aid in the Global South, with stories intended for U.S. audiences. Grants typically range from $5000 - $20,000 to support ambitious reporting in text, audio, visual, or multimedia formats, with budgets mainly covering travel and reporting costs. Priority areas include children’s health, maternal and women’s health, HIV and other infectious diseases, and programmes addressing malnutrition or waterborne disease. Eligible applicants are staff reporters or editors at U.S. newsrooms, or freelancers with interest or commitment from a newsroom with a significant U.S. audience.

The deadline is 30th March.

Wiki Loves Folklore - an open media contest inviting international contributors to document folk culture and traditional heritage, including audio submissions. It is open to anyone able to upload original media to Wikimedia Commons under a free license (CC BY-SA or CC0). The contest awards cash prizes across global, regional, and media-specific categories. Global prizes include up to $200 for audio, with additional regional prizes and community awards (distributed as gift cards or vouchers equivalent to local currency). Eligible submissions include original documentation of folk festivals, music, dance, cuisine, clothing, rituals, crafts, storytelling, games, and other traditional expressions. Submissions must be original, non AI-generated, properly described and categorised, and uploaded with required metadata. AI-generated content, watermarked media, copyrighted works, or low-quality uploads are not accepted.

The deadline is 31st March.

Wave Farm Research and Production Open Calls - a call out for proposals from international artists, researchers, and tinkerers for new radio art commissions, residencies and fellowships in transmission arts, spatial sound, and radio art. Full-time students are ineligible; however, exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis for career artists and writers who may have returned to school for post-graduate work.

The Transmission Art Residency - a 10-day residency at Wave Farm, in the Catskill Mountain Park in upstate New York, where the artist-in-residence will develop a new transmission artwork, informed by access to a research library, equipment, unique workspace resources, and on-site staff support. Transmission art encompasses works in which the act of transmitting or receiving is not only significant, but “the fulcrum for the artist’s intention.” A stipend of $1000 will be provided. Projects at any stage are eligible.

The Spatial Sound Residency - a 10-day residency at Wave Farm, in the Catskill Mountain Park in upstate New York, where the artist-in-residence will develop a new spatial sound project. The resident will have access to a dedicated 8-channel spatial sound studio, as well as a research library, equipment, unique workspace resources, on-site staff support, and engineering support. While projects at any stage are eligible, this opportunity is best suited for artists who have prior technical experience with creating work for a spatial sound environment. A stipend of $1000 will be provided.

Radio Art Research Fellowship - a 2-month opportunity where a fellow will research and select radio artworks by historical and contemporary artists to add to Wave Farm’s Broadcast Radio Art Archive. The Archive is a research tool that comprises historical and contemporary international radio artworks created specifically for terrestrial AM/FM/Shortwave broadcast, whether it be via commercial, public, community, or pirate transmission. The Fellow will additionally produce a 2- or 3-episode special series featuring these archival selections to be broadcast on Wave Farm’s WGXC 90.7-FM. The fellowship will commence with a 10-day visit to Wave Farm, where the Fellow will have full access to Wave Farm’s research libraries and resources. The rest of the fellowship will take place remotely. A stipend of $2000 will be provided to the fellow.

The deadline is 31st March, 11:59 pm ET.

Earth Journalism Network Fellowship to the Global Environment Facility Assembly (Uzbekistan) - a reporting fellowship for journalists from low- and middle-income countries to cover the Global Environment Facility Assembly in Samarkand from 31st May - 6th June. Five fellows will receive support to report on global environmental finance, climate policy, and international environmental negotiations, with mentoring from senior journalists and access to briefings, interviews, and reporting resources. The fellowship covers travel, accommodation, meals, insurance, and local transport. Eligible applicants are professional journalists with experience covering environmental issues and affiliation with an established media outlet; applicants must submit work samples and a letter from an editor committing to publish stories produced through the fellowship. Stories may be produced in print, online, radio, or broadcast formats and may be published in any language, though fellows must provide English summaries and translate at least one story into English.

The deadline is 31st March.

CBC Podcasts Open Call for Pitches - an open call for ambitious, high-impact English-language podcast series pitches from international in-house teams, independent producers, production companies, and co-productions for future CBC Podcasts programming. CBC is specifically seeking series for its umbrella feeds Uncover (true crime), Personally (memoir and personal stories), The Con (scams and cons), and Split Screen (pop culture narratives). Pitches should outline the story arc, characters, episode structure, and fit with the chosen feed, and must include a logline, detailed summary, production team role, previous work, audio samples, and a pitch deck.

The deadline is 1st April, 11:59 pm ET.

The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications - international awards for science communicators, journalists, and research scientists covering complex issues such as climate change, future pandemics, human genome editing and artificial intelligence. There are 24 awards between $20,000 and $40,000, totalling $640,000. For the journalism category there are three subcategories: Freelance Journalist, Local/Regional Journalist and Early Career Journalist (under 30 years of age or having less than 5 years of professional experience developing content for media organisations). Their accepted media includes radio segments and podcasts. All submissions must be in English (work examples in other languages must have accompanying translations).

The deadline is 3rd April.

Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism - a 1-year fellowship supporting journalists from the United States and Ireland to report on some of society’s biggest mental health challenges. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in journalism, in any medium. Fellows will attend mandatory, expense-paid Fellowship Training Meetings in Atlanta at the beginning and end of the fellowship year. Preference is given to journalists who work with or for a media outlet that expresses commitment to publishing or broadcasting fellowship projects. Fellows employed full time are not required to leave their jobs.

The deadline is 3rd April, 11:59 pm ET.

The Aerospace Media Awards - a celebration of those who have made a significant contribution to international aerospace journalism and publishing. They have a Best New Aviation Journalist, for journalists under 35 or with no more than five years of experience in aviation journalism. They also have The Best Multi Media Aviation category which includes podcasts. The awards are open for nominations.

The deadline is 3rd April.

Audio Flux Circuit 07 Call Out - Audio Flux celebrates international, innovative, short-form audio and bold storytelling. For each Audio Flux circuit, anyone and everyone is invited to create a short audio work in response to a set of prompts developed with a different creative partner. The theme for Circuit 07 is “Trash or Treasure,” created in collaboration with Kenyan visual artist and sculptor Cyrus Kabiru, whose work transforms discarded materials into objects that reflect on waste, consumerism and the climate crisis. For Circuit 07, each submission must: run exactly three minutes long, respond to the theme “Trash or Treasure,” tell a climate story meaningful to the creator, incorporate a discarded object, and include at least one sound recorded in Kabiru’s studio. Four submissions will be chosen as Circuit Selects from twelve finalists, receive $750, premiere as part of the Tribeca Audio programme at the Tribeca Festival and be featured on the Audio Flux website and podcast. Pieces can be made in any language, as long as an English translation is provided.

The deadline is 6th April.

Scholarships to Attend the IRE Conference - various scholarships for international journalists to attend the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference, which this year takes place in Washington, DC, from 18th - 21st June. The fellowship includes: a one-year IRE membership/renewal ($25 - 75 value); complimentary conference registration; four hotel nights ($956 value); and a travel stipend (typically $500). Fellows will have some out-of-pocket expenses, such as airfares and visa fees. The scholarships are:

Jennifer Leonard Scholarships - for “women of modest means” who are college journalism students or early-career professional journalists (three years or less of post-college work experience).

Diversity Fellowships - for journalists, educators and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply.

Napoli Management Group TV Scholarships - for U.S. based early-career (five or fewer years of post-college work experience) TV journalists interested in investigative reporting. Students are not eligible.

James Richard Bennett Scholarships - for journalism students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students are not eligible.

David Dietz Fellowships - for journalists and independent journalists with less than 10 years of professional experience and a demonstrated interest in financial investigative journalism who have a financial need for assistance. Students are not eligible.

Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowships - for U.S. based journalists working for a newspaper with a Sunday circulation of under 50,000. Students are not eligible.

Eric B. Sager Scholarships - for U.S. based journalists and independent journalists. Students are not eligible.

Gary Marx Scholarships - for U.S. based college journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation). Preference will be given to applicants from Illinois. They offer four hotel nights ($1100 value) and a higher travel stipend of $650.

The Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund - for journalists with less than five years of experience working in daily or weekly print news organisations or digital-only news outlets.

The deadlines are 7th April.

Quill Podcast Awards - a free-to-enter international award for podcasters and podcast companies, which operates through a blend of public nominations and judging. There are 14 categories, spanning general, branded and company awards. Applicants can nominate their own podcast or others, but there is only one nomination per person. Finalists are announced, and from these winners will be selected by judges. They do not specify whether non-English language podcasts are eligible, but they say they are “open to everyone.”

The deadline is 7th April.

BANGUOJA Audio Festival Open Call - an open call for audio documentary and narrative audio storytelling works from creators worldwide to be presented at the BANGUOJA audio documentary and art festival in Vilnius, Lithuania. Selected pieces may be presented as curated listening sessions, thematic showreels, or installation formats during the festival in June. The programme accepts short-form works up to 10 minutes and long-form works up to 60 minutes, with priority given to pieces engaging with this year’s theme “Finding Each Other,” exploring dialogue and connection in polarised societies. Open to professional and underground audio artists; works may be submitted in any language, though non-English or non-Lithuanian submissions must include a translated script for review.

The deadline is 10th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Spring) - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now coming out of the new administration in Washington D.C., they are particularly interested during this round of Fellowships in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes.

The deadline is 14th April.

The Oral History Association Emerging Crises Oral History Research Fund - funding of up to $4000 for oral history research during situations of crisis in the U.S. and internationally. Funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs for research in places and situations in which a longer application time schedule may be problematic. Such crisis situations include but are not limited to: wars, natural disasters, political or economic/ethnic repression, or other currently emerging events of crisis proportions.

The deadline is 15th April.

Elizabeth Neuffer Fellowship - a fellowship for women, nonbinary and gender non-conforming journalists worldwide whose reporting focuses on human rights and social justice. The fellowship provides academic study and research at MIT’s Center for International Studies and a professional internship at The Boston Globe, offering time for research, coursework, and newsroom experience. Applicants must have at least three years of full-time professional journalism experience and may apply as staff journalists or freelancers. Applicants from any country are eligible but must be fluent in English in order to participate fully in the programme.

The deadline is 19th April.

The NYU Stern Climate Economics Journalism Fellowship - a 2-day series of academic and social events at NYU Stern’s Greenwich Village campus for a group of journalists to learn from globally recognised experts in the emerging field of climate economics. Participants will discuss the fundamental factors and latest trends in climate economics and finance. All journalists who are interested in covering the interface between climate and the economy are welcome to apply, whether reporters and editors, staff or freelancers. International applicants are welcome to apply, though aspects of the course have a focus on U.S. policies and institutions. Fellows admitted to the programme who reside outside the New York Metro Area will receive a $2000 stipend to cover travel and accommodation costs; those residing inside the New York Metro Area will receive a $1000 stipend. The Fellowship takes place 18th - 19th September.

The deadline is 20th April.

The Listening Pitch - two grants of up to £10,000 for new documentary films that use sound as a central part of the storytelling. Even though this is for documentary film, I wanted to include it in the newsletter because of how much sound is a focus — maybe it could encourage some sound people to go outside of their comfort zone, or collaborate with a filmmaker. Films can be up to 30 minutes. NOTE: they don’t mention whether the work has to be in English.

The deadline is 20th April.

Sharon Begley Science Reporting Award - a free-to-enter international award for experienced journalists who have compiled a substantial body of work in science journalism. They offer a grant of at least $20,000 and mentorship to enable the winner to undertake a significant reporting project. Applicants must have at least 8 –10 years of professional experience. Staff and independent journalists are eligible to apply. Audio and multimedia journalism are accepted.

The deadline is 30th April.

Berliner Hörspielfestival - an international radio drama festival in Berlin. They use the term “radio drama” loosely; they accept any genre, whether it’s narrative, documentary, language or sound experiments, etc. They have three competitions: Das Glühende Knopfmikro (“The Glowing Button Microphone”) for pieces up to 5 minutes long; Das Kurze Brennende Mikro (“The Short Burning Mic”), for pieces between 5 and 20 minutes; and Das Lange Brennende Mikro (“The Long Burning Mic”) for pieces between 20 and 60 minutes. Prizes include audio equipment. Works can be in any language as long as a German or English translation is provided. They also have Der MikroFlitzer (“The Speedster”); in late April they will release a specific sentence or sound and competitors have two weeks to create a radio drama of less than 60 seconds based on the prompt. Prizes include audio equipment.

The deadline for both competitions is 1st May, 11:59 pm CEST.

The Lovies - the European sister to the international Webby Awards, recognising online excellence. Entrants can be based anywhere but the content must have been produced for European audiences. They have a podcast section with 26 categories under General Series, Individual Episode and Features. Their four new podcast categories are Best Guest, Best Original Score/Music or Sound Design, Best Writing, and Experimental or Innovation. They accept submissions in English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Swedish. The cost is €385 per entry.

The deadline is 8th May.

The Leeway Transformation Award - a $15,000 grant for women and minority gender artists and cultural producers living in Greater Philadelphia who create art for social change, and have done so for the past five years. The award is unrestricted and open to artists and cultural producers working in any medium, including traditional and nontraditional as well as multimedia and experimental forms. Artists and organisations must live/be located in Bucks, Camden, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia County for the past two years or more.

The deadline is 15th May.

VCCA Wachtmeister Award - a free-to-enter biannual award for a prominent writer, visual artist, composer or sound artist whose significant achievement in the arts is widely recognised. The next Wachtmeister Award is specifically open to established composers and/or sound artists using acoustic sources who have not previously been in residence at the Virginia Center for Creative Arts (VCCA). Eligible applicants will have worked professionally as a composer for at least the past 15 years with substantial national or international achievement in their field, including publications, grants, awards, and other signs of achievement. The award winner will receive a fully-funded VCCA residency of up to 30 days, to be scheduled between 1st May 2027 and 31st August 2028; a $1000 honorarium; and a travel stipend of $750. The VCCA residency at Mt. San Angelo includes an individual studio, a private bedroom with a private en-suite bath, and three prepared meals each day in a community of more than 20 writers, visual artists, and composers in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. I believe it is international.

The deadline is 15th May.

United States

Hub & Spoke’s Sounds Like America Audio Callout - an open call for U.S. based audio producers to submit short “sonic postcards” capturing hyper-local sounds, stories, and moments from communities across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Selected pieces will be featured on the Hub & Spoke Presents podcast feed and project page, with some submissions also shared with Transom’s The Listeners project for wider distribution across public radio networks. Submissions should be documentary-style audio portraits rooted in everyday life and local soundscapes, with pieces ideally under 10 minutes and no longer than 20 minutes. It is open to independent producers of all experience levels; previously aired work is allowed if the creator holds full rights. Selected pieces may receive an honorarium (unspecified).

The deadline is rolling.

NPR Next Gen Radio - a free week-long intensive digital journalism training programme focused on narrative audio and multimedia storytelling. Each participant is paired with a professional journalist to report and produce a three to four minute non-narrated audio story, while also learning digital storytelling skills across platforms. The programme is open to beginners and early-career storytellers, including college students, recent graduates, podcasters and career changers. Selected participants receive a stipend and mentorship while producing a reported story during the programme. Upcoming sessions include: Iowa (14th - 19th June) and Cincinnati (26th – 31st July).

The deadline is rolling.

KCUR’s Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Summer) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15 per hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern’s college or university.

The deadline is 15th March.

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Art Project Grant for Individuals - up to $4000 for artists within Itasca county who create work in any arts discipline at any stage of their career. The grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, overcome a barrier to long term success, reach a new community or market, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and other opportunities to enhance the applicant’s artistic development, such as working with a mentor artist, attending a conference, taking part in an artist residency programme, or marketing themselves or their work. Applicants must be a permanent resident (for at least 6 months) in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis counties as well as the Fond du Lac , Grand Portage, Bois Forte, or Leech Lake nations. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 15th March, 11:59 pm CT.

Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund (Spring) - grants for student media makers who want to produce a digital video or audio project. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. The grant money must be used within five months. They offer up to $1000 for undergraduates, $1500 for graduates and $1000 for a maker affiliated with a Philadelphia regional media making training institution.

The deadline is 15th March.

Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award - unrestricted $25,000 awards given to two Washington State-based artists of any discipline who are creating new, original work; experimenting with new ideas; taking risks; and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Applicants must be over the age of 18 with a minimum of five years of experience in professional art practice.

The deadline is 16th March.

Native Arts and Cultures Foundation’s LIFT Early Career Support for Native Artists - grants for Native artists in the U.S. at an early stage of their careers to develop and realise new artistic projects. The programme awards $15,000 to 15 artists for 1-year projects, with at least $5000 reserved for the artist’s personal wellbeing and professional development. In addition to funding, recipients receive mentorship, professional development, documentation support, and communications assistance. Applicants must be over 18 years old and enrolled members of a federally or state-recognised American Indian tribe, Alaska Native corporation, or of Native Hawaiian ancestry. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, music, literature, performance, film, traditional arts, and interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary practices. Applicants must have fewer than 10 years of professional artistic practice and cannot be enrolled in a university during the award period.

The deadline is 19th March.

The 19th News Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship - a yearlong fellowship at The 19th for graduating seniors, recent graduates, early-career or mid-career alumni of Historically Black College or Universities to work in reporting, audience engagement and product management roles with full-time salaries and benefits. Fellows are embedded in their respective teams and receive mentorship and professional development, as well as career coaching. Benefits include: a $1000 professional development stipend; a $480 work-from-home stipend; a $480 wellness stipend; $100/month for coworking space membership; a Mac laptop, which fellows keep after the fellowship; access to the fellowship’s hardship fund (up to $5000 per fellow); membership to the National Association of Black Journalists and attendance to their annual convention and career fair; and $1500 merit bonus midway through the fellowship.. All applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States and have some relevant experience in their chosen fellowship track; a genuine interest in growing their career in journalism; and alignment with The 19th’s values and community guidelines.

The deadline is 20th March, 5 pm CT.

KALW Audio Academy - a 9-month audio journalism course in San Francisco. It requires between a 16- and 20-hour weekly commitment, including eight hours working on their daily news show Crosscurrents, and eight hours out in the field where successful applicants make their own personal stories. The programme includes weekly evening seminars taught by KALW reporters, engineers, and other special guests, as well as shadowing opportunities and mentorship from the station’s staff. For the first time this year, they’re offering participants a stipend of up to $9000 for the duration of the programme.

The deadline is 23rd March, 11:59 pm PT.

Virginia Humanities Public Humanities Fellowships - a $15,000 stipend to support a 4-month project on innovative humanities topics that are relevant to communities within Virginia, conducted by people residing in Virginia or affiliated with a Virginia college or university. Fellows get access to both the University of Virginia’s library system and the archives available at the Library of Virginia. They may also have the opportunity to participate in programmes such as their With Good Reason radio show and podcast, Virginia Festival of the Book’s Shelf Life, and the Library of Virginia’s Uncommon Wealth blog. Preference will be given to projects that engage the public in meaningful and creative ways and explore issues around public humanities topics related to subjects such as history, literature, religion, community stories and to applicants with experience engaging large, diverse, public audiences. Fellows must be 18+.

The deadline is 31st March.

Paul Dresher Ensemble Artist Residencies - an opportunity for early- to mid-career Northern California-based artists actively exploring new aesthetic premises and pushing the boundaries of conventional art forms and media. They provide artists with a stipend of $1500, free studio space and up-to-date equipment to create new work in time-based arts such as theater/performance, dance/movement, music/sound art/instrument invention, and collaborative and interdisciplinary work. They also have performance opportunities. They define an early- to mid-career artist (or group) as one who has finished their academic training or studies and is actively creating, producing, and performing their work but who is not yet receiving significant institutional support in the form of grants or commissions and is not yet touring nationally or internationally.

The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm PT.

Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting - a $10,000 grant for investigative reporting in the medical and public health fields which highlights research and reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. They intend to support work that will be published for United States and/or Canadian audiences. The use of mapping and Geographic Information System [GIS] is highly encouraged in the projects. They also offer a two-year IRE membership, and a registration, transportation stipend and lodging for the IRE Conference to present the project. Applicants must be journalists, either freelance or working for a news outlet.

The deadline is 7th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants - grants for women, transgender and gender-nonconforming artists in the U.S. supporting environmental art projects that engage ecological issues through artistic practice. Individual artists leading projects may receive up to $20,000 for works that encourage environmental awareness, ethical engagement, and public dialogue. Projects must already be in development and include a free public engagement component during the grant period. Eligible applicants must be artists aged 18 or over who are not enrolled in a degree programme during the grant term. Collaborative projects are allowed but organisations cannot apply as lead applicants. Projects may work across any artistic discipline and may take place anywhere in the world provided the lead artist resides in the U.S.

The deadline is 7th April, 5 pm ET.

AAJA Executive Leadership Program Asia - a development programme cultivated to grow mid-career Asian American journalists as news leaders, managers and executives who can thrive in uncertain times and build a sustainable future for journalism. The programme explores the responsibilities and challenges of a media workplace, leading in a changing landscape and the role of cultural values in a corporate environment. They offer career coaching and mentorship in the form of a small group pairing with a senior news leader at a major media company. They connect successful applicants with industry peers and leaders from Asia and the United States.

The deadline is 6th April, or as soon as spots are filled.

Vermont Arts Council Creative Grant - a grant of up to $5000 to individual artists or groups who are residents of Vermont. Funds must be used only for the creation of new work, including the artist’s time (and other artists’ time, if applicable), the cost of materials, equipment, studio space, travel, etc.

The deadline is 6th April, 1 pm ET.

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - a $5000 scholarship supporting Arab American students pursuing careers in journalism, film, television, radio, or media studies. Eligible applicants are university students enrolled for 2026-27, juniors, seniors, or graduate students, majoring in journalism, television, radio, film, or media studies, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by mail.

The deadline is 12th April.

Edward Aschoff Rising Star Nominations - a recognition of promising journalists under the age of 34 who demonstrate talent, work ethic, and passion for sports journalism, particularly in college football coverage. The award is held by The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA).

The deadline is 15th April.

Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program - a professional development opportunity for U.S based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from the leadership team and will be paired with senior media professionals.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Jimmie & Suey Fong Yee Grants - two $2000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarships for a current student and a recent graduate in the U.S. pursuing sports journalism. Successful applicants must produce a print, digital, audio, or visual story about Asians or Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPIs) in sports. The grants can also offset costs for registration, travel, accommodations and meals for AAJA’s annual National Convention. Applicants must be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need.

The deadline is 30th April.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Charles Parker Prize - a free-to-enter award for student audio storytelling in the U.K. from accredited media training courses. Ten pieces are shortlisted and the top five are awarded a slot on BBC Radio 4 as part of the New Creatives programming. The shortlisted makers receive mentorship to adapt the programme for the radio and a small fee (unspecified) for the adaptation. The work must have been produced between 1st April 2025 and 22nd March 2026 and be between 10 and 15 minutes in duration. Entries must not have been previously broadcast on a national broadcasting network. The Prize is not open to paid employees of audio production companies or radio stations.

The deadline is 23rd March, 11:59 pm GMT.

The Guardian’s Scott Trust Bursary - funding for postgraduate courses in journalism for U.K. based people who are facing financial difficulty in attaining the qualifications needed to pursue a career in journalism and who come from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the media. In particular those from a lower socioeconomic background, Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities, and people with disabilities. They offer: tuition fees for an M.A. in journalism from a select university, at least £6741 for living expenses, paid (unspecified) work placements at The Guardian during the programme, mentorship and a potential opportunity for a 9-month fixed-term contract at The Guardian starting after graduation. Applicants must have permanent right of residence in the U.K. An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification is required.

The deadline is 23rd March, 5 pm GMT.

The Orwell Prizes - a free-to-enter competition for work which comes closest to George Orwell’s ambition “to make political writing into an art.” There are five prizes, three of which accept audio content. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland, or work first created or published between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026.

The Orwell Prize for Journalism - a prize recognising sustained reportage and/or commentary in any medium. They offer a £5000 cash prize. Applicants must submit a minimum of three items published by recognised publishers, news organisations or broadcasters. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland.

The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness - a prize recognising evidence-led reporting and/or commentary on homelessness in all its forms. They offer a £3000 cash prize. Entries can be in any medium other than books — podcasts are accepted.

The Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain’s Social Evils - a prize recognising investigative reporting of the social fabric of the U.K., covering optics such as poverty, housing, education, disability, welfare and the impacts of government policy. The winner receives a £5000 cash prize, and two runners-up receive £2500 each. Accepted entries include podcast episodes and radio broadcasts.

The deadline is 31st March.

Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme - a free 5-month training and mentoring scheme for people in the U.K. and Ireland who are from underrepresented backgrounds and who aspire to become journalists or who are at the very early stages of their journalism career. They welcome applications from people from poorer backgrounds, people of colour, people with disabilities, carers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Travellers and anyone who cannot afford to pay for the Centre for Investigative Journalism Summer training. Depending on needs, they may also pay for travel and accommodation in London to attend the Summer Centre for Investigative Journalism Conference. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm BST.

Mary Mulvihill Award - an award open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a higher education institution anywhere on the island of Ireland at the time of submission. In addition to the overall award of €2000, the judges may, at their discretion, make an additional award of €500 for a highly commended entry. The theme of this year’s competition is “Life” which may be addressed in scientific, environmental, imaginative or other terms. Joint entries or individual submissions are eligible.

The deadline is 7th April.

Kent Press & Broadcast Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating and rewarding Kent’s local media across print, online, radio or TV. Many of their categories include radio and podcasts.

The deadline is 10th April, 5 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council South Asian Heritage Month Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering South Asian heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K., as part of South Asian Heritage Month celebrations. Projects must centre South Asian heritage and community participation and take place during South Asian Heritage Month from 1st - 31st July, highlighting the stories and contributions of South Asian residents in the borough. Grants of £500 - £2000 are available to support community-focused activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or heritage-based workshops. Priority is given to projects engaging local communities in Wandsworth, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas.

The deadline is 16th April, 5 pm BST.

Koestler Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating art made by people incarcerated in U.K. prisons. They also run an arts mentoring scheme for entrants who want to develop their work further. They accept audio entries in several categories, including Radio Play, Spoken Word, Performance, Radio and Podcast Production and Music Composition. Prize money ranges in increments from £25 - £100.

The deadline is 17th April.

In The Making Programme - a 12-month artist development programme for 50 young people in the U.K. aged 14 to 18 who are interested in working in music and sound. They offer a week-long residency, online skills sessions, creative composing tasks and networking opportunities. The course costs £500 but they have a bursary scheme.

The deadline is 20th April, 11:59 pm BST.

British Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts that have been either produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland or designed for U.K. audiences. They have 31 categories, including a Rising Star Award, for people with under two year’s experience in the podcasting industry. The entry fee is £210+VAT or £50+VAT for independents/freelance producers, charity podcasters or companies with less than 10 full-time employees. NOTE: Entries after the late deadline will incur an additional fee of £100.

The deadline is 30th April, the late deadline is 21st May.

Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards - a celebration of responsible journalism on refugee issues in Scotland. They have six categories: independent media, written news, features, broadcast, radio and local media; audio can be submitted in all categories. Entries must be about refugee and asylum issues in Scotland and/or produced by a journalist living and working in Scotland. Applicants can enter their own work, or nominate outstanding pieces of work by other journalists.

The deadline is 4th May, 11:59 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Black History 365 Grants - grants for organisations or individuals delivering African and Caribbean heritage projects in Wandsworth, U.K. as part of the borough’s year-long Black History 365 programme. Projects must centre African or Caribbean history and culture and take place in the borough between July - December, highlighting the contributions and experiences of the African diaspora in Wandsworth. Grants of £500 - £2000 support community-focused heritage activities such as oral history projects, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, and participatory workshops. Priority is given to proposals engaging Wandsworth communities, particularly in Battersea and Roehampton areas, and to projects led by Black-led organisations or practitioners of African or Caribbean heritage.

The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Wandsworth Council Community Heritage Fund - grants for Wandsworth-based organisations or individuals delivering projects that explore and share the histories of communities who have lived in the borough. Projects must take place in Wandsworth between July - December and focus on uncovering local heritage through participatory activities such as oral histories, cultural events, exhibitions, storytelling, or community research. Grants of £500 - £2000 support heritage activities that engage local residents and highlight the diverse histories shaping the borough. Priority is given to proposals with strong community participation and clear benefits for local audiences.

The deadline is 7th May, 5 pm BST.

Play As We Are: A Symposium of Somatic Sound Practices - a free 1-day symposium and practical workshop in London for musicians, composers, sound artists, performers, researchers, and movement-based practitioners exploring somatic approaches to sound and music-making. The event takes place at University College London from 10 am - 5 pm and includes an intensive workshop, discussion sessions, and a performance exploring body-based approaches to musical practice, improvisation, and creative collaboration. It is open to practitioners across genres and disciplines including instrumentalists, vocalists, choreographers, and theatre-makers; a limited number of travel honorariums are available for participants who are not in regular full-time employment such as students or freelance musicians.

The deadline is 15th May.

Europe

CACiS Geographies of Extractivism Residency (Spain) - a residency for artists, researchers, and curators working across art, research, activism, and community practice with a critical perspective on extractivism and territory. The residency takes place at CACiS in June and includes a research and creation period followed by a public presentation such as an exhibition or process-based activation between July - September. Selected participants receive a €1000 artist fee, up to €2000 for production, a residency valued at €1000, curatorial and technical support, and a €250 per diem. It is open to visual, sound, and interdisciplinary practitioners exploring extractivism through artistic or research-based practices.

The deadline is 20th March.

EJC Journalism Science Alliance Grants - grants for investigative journalism projects that pair media outlets with academic or research institutions in Creative Europe countries, focusing on public-interest topics like climate change, healthcare, emerging technologies, and local governance. Funding is available in three tiers (€10,000, €20,000, and up to €50,000) and includes training, mentoring, and networking to support cross-sector collaboration and science-backed reporting. It is open to collaborative teams with at least one media outlet and one research/academic organisation; the lead applicant must be a media outlet (applications submitted by a staff or freelance journalist with outlet backing). Projects can be local, regional, or transnational. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 23rd March, 5 pm CET.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

European Cross-border Grants - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or newsrooms from at least two different countries in Europe. Funding can support journalistic research costs such as travel, translation, database access, and reporting time; fixed costs, equipment, and production expenses are not supported. Teams may also apply for expert project-advisor support. At least 80% of the requested budget goes to journalists or media based in EU countries. All media formats are eligible.

The deadline is 19th March, 1 pm CET.

FPD Science Grant - funds for in-depth Dutch-language investigative science journalism in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects that cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. The results of the research must be published in a Belgian media outlet. There is no limit to the budget you can suggest.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 23rd April, 1 pm CEST.

Baltic Analog Lab Artist Residency - a 1- to 2-month residency in Riga for artists and researchers working with analog film, photography, and experimental sound practices. The programme runs between May - September and offers access to Baltic Analog Lab’s analog film facilities, darkrooms, screening space, and a shared studio with modular synthesizers and sound equipment. Residents receive accommodation in a shared apartment above the lab and opportunities to present a screening, performance, workshop, or artist talk during the stay. It is open to practicing artists and researchers with prior experience working with analog film or sound practices who can work independently with equipment. Participation requires a €500 monthly residency fee and residents cover their own travel, materials, and living expenses.

The deadline is 23rd March.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Turkey - for journalists from Turkey or Germany, taking place between October and November. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend.

The deadline is 31st March.

real21 Media Fund - funding of up to CHF 10,000 to support journalists working in German-speaking Swiss media. The funding is intended to cover research and travel costs for journalists in all media genres, including audio. Applicants must provide confirmation from a Swiss media outlet expressing interest in the proposed project.

The deadline is 31st March.

Alliance for Diverse Democracy Media Prize - a journalism prize recognising reporting that highlights civic engagement and democratic participation in Germany. The award honours individual articles, report series, books, films, or radio contributions that present issues of democratic participation in a well-researched, factual, and accessible way for broad public audiences. It is open to journalists whose work demonstrates independent reporting free from influence by political parties, advertisers, or other institutions.

The deadline is 31st March.

Kreativ Kulture Berlin: Diverse Democracy Media Award - an annual journalism award recognising exemplary German-language reporting on civic participation and democratic engagement. It is open to journalists whose work addresses issues of political involvement in a factual, comprehensive, and accessible manner. The prize is endowed with €2000 and is awarded for individual works or series, including articles, books, film, television, radio, and multimedia contributions. Applicants may submit up to three entries on different topics, all of which must be published within two years prior to the application deadline. Any format, genre, length, or platform is eligible, provided the work demonstrates careful research and unbiased presentation for a broad public audience.

The deadline is 31st March.

Ninety Percent of Everything: Data-based Sound Practices Residency - a research residency for Europe-based artist collectives under 35 working with data-based sound practices such as sound art, listening practices, field recording, and sonic translation of data. The residency takes place in Genoa and at sea aboard operational cargo vessels from 15th - 30th May, combining maritime research, data access, and community engagement. Selected collectives develop sound-based research connected to maritime logistics, ecology, and port infrastructures, contributing to a multichannel installation and sound performance presented at Palazzo Ducale Genova. The programme provides €4000 per collective to cover research fees, travel, accommodation, and subsistence; if one interdisciplinary collective of up to six members is selected the total contribution is €8000.

The deadline is 2nd April, 11:59 pm CET.

Weltkunstzimmer Düsseldorf Residency for Artists from Georgia - a 3-month interdisciplinary residency in Düsseldorf for artists from Georgia working in visual arts, video, dance, performance, or music and sound. The residency runs from September - November and offers studio access, accommodation, and opportunities to exchange ideas with local artists and present work informally. The selected artist receives a €3000 scholarship, travel costs, free accommodation, and up to €500 for presentation materials. It is open to artists of all genders and identities with no age limit.

The deadline is 6th April.

The Fil New Local Media Award - a free-to-enter prize to reward and support French-speaking European local media (in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg). All broadcast media are eligible: written press, radio, television, online media (website, podcast, video channel, social networks, etc.). Candidates selected for the final are invited to the Local Info Festival in Nantes on 25th September to participate in a round table, with their travel and accommodation expenses covered.

The deadline is 9th April, midnight CET.

Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf Residency Fellowships - 3-month residencies in Germany for sound artists, writers, composers, and researchers working in literature, fine arts, composition, or humanities and social sciences. Fellows stay at Schloss Wiepersdorf between March - May, June - August, or September - November and receive accommodation, meals, a monthly stipend of €1200, and a €480 materials grant. It is open to applicants from Germany and abroad who have completed relevant academic or artistic study or have an established professional practice with published or exhibited work. Applicants must demonstrate German or English proficiency and submit work samples as part of the application.

The deadline is 15th April.

Columbia Paris Global Center Reid Hall Displaced Artists Initiative - a 10-month residency and €40,000 stipend for European journalists who have been forced to leave their home countries due to war, natural disaster, political oppression, or similar extreme circumstances. With administrative support and a small office space at Reid Hall, the residency offers time and space to one journalist working on a long-term project. The selected journalist will also be invited to contribute to activities at Reid Hall, such as public lectures, podcasts, workshops, or conferences. The programme runs from September 2025 to June 2026. Applicants must reside in Europe and are responsible for submitting a valid passport and visa that covers the entire period of the residency.

The deadline is 30th April.

Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.

The deadline is 1st May, 11:59 pm CET.

Africa

Goethe-Institut Mobility Grants for Artists and Cultural Professionals - mobility grants for individual artists and cultural professionals based in Sub-Saharan Africa or the European Union seeking short-term travel for research, collaboration, residencies, festivals or professional exchanges. They offer grants of up to €4000 to support travel, accommodation and subsistence, with a primary focus on mobility within Sub-Saharan Africa and a secondary focus on exchanges between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. Eligible disciplines include music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, film and media arts, cultural heritage, design, architecture and fashion. Applicants must be aged 18 or over and demonstrate an existing professional partnership in the destination country.

The deadline is 15th March, 11:59 pm CAT.

CENOZO Investigative Journalism Workshop and Reporting Grants for Sahel Journalists - a training and investigative reporting opportunity for journalists based in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger focusing on disinformation, climate change and environmental crimes in the Sahel. Selected participants will attend a workshop on data journalism and the use of AI in investigative reporting, receive editorial mentoring and legal support, and obtain a grant (unspecified) to produce their investigative projects. The programme prioritises reporting on information manipulation and the impacts of climate change and environmental crimes on local populations.

The deadline is 17th March, 5 pm GMT.

Kuta Artist in Residence - a fully-funded residency programme in Abeokuta, Nigeria, for Abeokuta-based artists, designers, writers and filmmakers, including interdisciplinary practitioners exploring themes such as agriculture, architecture, urban design and gardening. The programme runs monthly residencies between 15th May and 31st August and includes studio space, accommodation, professional development, community programming and a public presentation. Additional partially funded places are open to Nigerian and international applicants who pay subsidised participation fees.

The deadline is 31st March.

African Investigative Journalism Conference Call for Proposals - an open call for journalists, trainers and media practitioners to propose panels, speakers, workshops, or training sessions for the African Investigative Journalism Conference taking place in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference brings together investigative journalists from across the continent to share reporting methods, tools and major investigations, and organisers are seeking proposals that highlight urgent reporting, innovative techniques or collaborative investigations. Submissions may include ideas for discussions, training sessions or presentations relevant to investigative journalism in Africa.

The deadline is 5th April.

Canada

Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship - a 2- to 4-month grant for British Columbia-based emerging or experienced journalists to research, produce and publish or broadcast a deep-dive journalism project of significance to British Columbians. This year two awards are available: one of up to CAD $12,000 for an emerging journalist and one of up to $25,000 for an established journalist. The journalism produced can be in any language. It could be written for print or digital publishing or may be multimedia such as a video or podcast. Applicants can be staff or freelance, but freelancers must have a letter of support from a publishing source which confirms to publish or broadcast the work upon its completion and staff must have a letter of support from their employer stating that they may have the requisite time off to work on the project.

The deadline is 15th March, midnight PT.

Calgary Arts Grant Investment Programs - one-time project funding to individual artists and artist collectives in Calgary/Mohkinsstsis working in any artistic discipline who pursue a professional practice. Projects can include research, creation, development, production, presentation or dissemination of artistic work, or the experimentation or development of new or adapted approaches to practice. Individual artists may apply for up to CAD $20,000 and artist collectives may apply for up to $25,000. They will also accept applications from Treaty 7 nation members living within Treaty 7 (Southern Alberta) if they can demonstrate a clear connection to Calgary/Mohkinsstsis communities.

The deadline is 23rd March, 4:30 pm MT.

RTDNF Canada Scholarships - funding of between $1000 and $5000 from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for the work of student journalists who are currently enrolled in a Canadian broadcast or digital journalism course at either a college or university. Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, landed Immigrant, or hold a Canadian work visa. There are many scholarships available, all with their own criteria and funding amounts. They ask for media submissions that have been produced for a school assignment in the 2025-26 school term. The same story/media cannot be submitted to more than one scholarship.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

Asia

Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship - financial aid and guidance for talented Master’s-level journalism students in India, with a particular focus on fostering ethical journalism. Preference will be given to applicants from economically weaker situations (with income less than ₹350,000) who’ve secured admission in journalism degree courses at a government college. The scholarship is for one year with a potential extension to the second year of study.

The deadline is 31st March.

National Arts Council Singapore Grant - grants for the creation of new works by Singaporean artists or the adaptation of old works across artistic mediums. The grant is capped at $50,000 per applicant. Projects can last up to 18 months.

The deadline is 15th May.

Middle East

Arab Fund for Arts and Culture Creative Caravans Grants - grants supporting festivals, touring cultural projects, and independent digital media platforms that circulate artistic work or produce arts and culture storytelling engaging with global issues across the Arab region. Organisations running festivals, exhibitions, residencies, or touring projects may receive up to €65,000, while independent digital media platforms producing cultural journalism, podcasts, or multimedia content may receive up to €15,000 for emerging platforms or €25,000 for established platforms. Eligible applicants include established cultural organisations that have organised at least two events in one of the programme’s nine eligible countries, and independent digital media platforms operating for at least two years. Selected grantees also receive training, mentorship, and peer learning opportunities.

The deadline is 31st March, 5 pm EET.

Oceania

The Sean Dorney Grant for Pacific Journalism - two $10,000 grants for Australia-based journalists to produce significant content in any medium profiling issues in the Pacific region. The judges are looking for original journalism with public interest value and impact, which gives voice to Pacific island perspectives on an underreported issue or development of importance to Australia and the region. Applicants will be offered access to a mentor to support their project development. The grant is open to journalists from all sectors, backgrounds and experience levels, and to both freelancers and reporters employed by media organisations. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have working rights in Australia.

The deadline is 13th April.

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International

PodGround Creator Micro-Grant - a micro-grant for early-stage international independent podcasters with 3 years or less of experience who want support to keep their show going. The grant awards $500 to two podcasters, which can be used for any podcast-related need (e.g. gear, hosting, production). Winners also receive 1 year of free podcast hosting with RSS.com and promotion across PodGround’s website, newsletter, social channels, and events. Applicants must create a free PodGround account, submit one podcast episode, and attend two virtual PodGround events as part of the application process.

The deadline is unspecified.

IJA Indigenous Journalism Fellowship - a 6-month fellowship for Indigenous undergraduate and master’s students, recent graduates (within 12 months), and early-career media professionals who are current IJA members and want to build skills, mentorship, and professional networks in the media. It is open to Indigenous, Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation, Inuit, or Métis candidates. Fellows participate in monthly virtual trainings from March - August, and attend the Indigenous Media Conference in Portland (July 22th - 24th) with travel, accommodation, and registration covered, and receive a $500 conference-week stipend. They also receive mentorship. The programme is in English.

The deadline is 13th February.

Radiophrenia Open Call - open call for sound and transmission artworks to be broadcast in September in Glasgow and online. They are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. Priority will be given to works that are created especially for the medium of radio, that demonstrate originality, a spirit of experimentation, and that play to the medium’s unique attributes as a means of disseminating ideas. There is no festival theme but they are especially open to works dealing with environmental topics such as the climate crisis, ecology, global warming, and pollution. They welcome submissions from artists who identify as the global majority, disabled and LGBTQI+. No fees are available for selected works, only a platform.

The deadline is 14th February.

Phantomnesis: Call for Recorded Pieces - an international callout for submissions of unpublished recordings that explore the forgotten, the near-forgotten, and the reimagined; works that bring neglected musical systems, regional practices, extinct gestures, or overlooked aesthetic pathways into today’s listening. Selected pieces will be professionally prepared for release published by CambiataArts Records as part of a compilation series. Artists whose works are chosen will also be invited to join the Cambiata Arts roster, receiving editorial support, promotional placement, and opportunities for future collaboration within their network. There is no entry fee, and no monetary honoraria. Artists retain full ownership of their works.

The deadline is 15th February.

UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize - a $25,000 prize for individuals, organisations or institutions that have made a notable contribution to press freedom. Nominations should be written in English or French and may be made by UNESCO Member States, and by international and regional professional and non-governmental organisations active in the field of journalism and freedom of expression. Self-nominations will not be considered.

The deadline is 15th February.

WPI Fellowship - a 9-week cross-country programme for non-U.S. journalists working outside of the U.S. to meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organisations from across the United States. The tour starts in Minneapolis and ends in St. Paul, Minnesota, going through Chicago, New York City, Miami, Austin (Texas), San Francisco and more. The World Press Institute (WPI) pays the following programme expenses: transportation, roundtrip airfare, related travel, lodging, and a modest allowance for food. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including radio and audio, and fluency in both written and spoken English.

The deadline is 15th February.

Metcalf Fellowship Annual Workshop for Journalists - an in-person weeklong workshop at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston for full-time early- and mid-career international journalists working in all media and from all beats. The workshop will take place on 8th - 13th June, with a focus on the science and policies underlying globally significant issues from a U.S. perspective. Fellows will dive deep into issues such as food quality and public health, climate impacts on food systems and food communities, restoration and adaptation, and more, all through a social justice lens. Fellowships include full tuition, lodging, meals, as well as a travel reimbursement — up to $500 within continental United States, and up to $1000 max outside of continental United States.

The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm ET.

The Mirror Awards - an international prize honouring journalists who hold a mirror up to their own industry for the public’s benefit. The competition is open to anyone who conducts reporting, commentary or criticism of the media industries in a format intended for a mass audience — podcasts and audio stories are eligible. They have five categories for single stories with a $1000 prize, as well as one category for a series or a single in-depth piece with a $5000 prize. Submissions must be in English.

The deadline is 17th February, 11:59 pm ET.

Edward R. Murrow Awards - international journalism awards celebrating outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. There are also student awards. For radio categories it costs between $100 and $280 depending on membership status, size of the network and timing of deadline. For students it is $40 per entry (or $20 for members). Non-English works are accepted provided they have subtitles.

The deadline is 19th February, 5 pm ET.

Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism - awards honouring the best international health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate, as well as complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for the Association of Health Care Journalism’s annual conference, where winners will be recognised. They have an Audio Reporting category, as well as others that allow for audio submission. They also have a Student Reporting category. Non-English entries are allowed but they must include an English translation and a letter from the news outlet certifying the translation’s accuracy. Entries cost between $15 and $75 depending on various factors.

The deadline is 20th February, 5 pm ET.

Media Grants to Strengthen Reporting on Forest Governance Issues in Africa and Asia - grants of up to £10,000 for media organisations based in Liberia, Ghana, Cameroon, Vietnam, and Indonesia to support projects that strengthen reporting on forest governance. Grants could support capacity building, content production, or both. Content-only proposals must result in robust outputs (e.g. multi-part investigations or podcast series), and proposals with fewer than 10 stories are unlikely to be competitive unless paired with training. Applications are open to media organisations, journalist networks, journalism schools, civil society organisations, and academic institutions, with preference for journalist-led projects. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 26th February, 11:59 pm Asia/Jakarta.

HearSay Audio Prize - an international open call for new, original audio works (2–7 minutes) from sound artists, documentary makers, podcasters, filmmakers, students, and emerging or established audio creators worldwide, with no restriction on subject or language. Entries must be created specifically for this prize (no pre-existing work) and cannot include AI-generated material; submissions in any language are accepted, with non-English entries requiring an English transcript or subtitled video. Winners receive a return flight to Ireland, a multi-day HearSay Festival pass (7th - 10th May), a one-week residency in a mountain lodge, and presentation of their work at the awards night, with multiple overall and special category awards available. They have overall awards, as well as 7 special category awards. Entries cost €49 (€29 for students).

The student/early bird deadline is 27th February, 4pm GMT; the final deadline is 11th March, midnight GMT.

HearSay Open Call - a call out for exciting audio works to feature at the 2026 HearSay festival in Kilfinane, Ireland. They are interested in all aspects of creative audio from crafted podcasts, radio docs, film/TV Sound, audio fiction, sound/radio art, and more. ​There are 7 programme threads: Think, Place, Deepen, Encounter, Converse, Experience, Celebrate. They are not looking for music performances, except where it is music in collaboration with other creative audio elements (documentary, fiction, theatre, arts, etc.). They are mainly looking for new ideas; the festival allows for risks and development in a place of community, of shared ideas and mutual support. They are open to supporting emerging ideas and talent who are doing something exciting. They will also be asking all contributors with greenlit ideas, to help out with an additional minimal preparation event. They offer contributors a bed, a 1-week residency on request, contributions towards travel, a festival pass and practical production support.

The deadline is 24th February.

The Whickers Podcast Pitch - an international funding opportunity for narrative podcast series and one-off audio documentaries. Applicants submit up to four minutes of original taster audio for consideration. Five finalists attend the Sheffield Documentary Festival in June and conduct a live pitch. The winner receives £15,000 plus mentorship, and one runner up receives £5000. All six finalists receive tickets to the festival, two night’s accommodation, and a contribution of up to £400 per project towards their travel expenses. The programme must be in English. You can read my Spotlight here.

The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm GMT.

Solutions Journalism Network Awards - free-to-enter awards which acknowledge, amplify, and celebrate outstanding solutions journalism — an effort to emphasise rigorous and compelling reporting on responses to social problems. The competition is open to journalists working in newsrooms of any size or independently and across all platforms such as digital, broadcast, print, podcasts and radio. The categories relevant to audio include: General Excellence ($1000), The Best in Audio ($500), and The Best of Student ($250). Only English-language entries are accepted.

The deadline is 27th February.

Arthur F. Burns Fellowship (for North Americans) - a 9-week exchange fellowship for U.S. and Canadian journalists to live and work in Germany. Applicants must be between 21-40 years old with at least two years professional, full time journalism experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in North American-European affairs, and German language proficiency is encouraged but not required (candidates will attend a 2-week intensive language course). Each fellow receives a $4000 stipend to cover living expenses in Germany, as well as $1500 for travel. Freelance and staff journalists can apply.

The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.

Edeiken International Arts Foundation Artist-in-Residence Programme - a 1-month, in-person residency in Yokohama for international professional musicians, composers, sound artists, and interdisciplinary creators whose primary medium is music or sound. It is open to artists aged 25+ living or working outside Japan with at least five years of professional experience. Individuals or ensembles of up to four may apply. The residency is hosted at 7artscafe and includes public engagement (minimum four free events) and a final concert or sound installation. Selected artists receive a $10,000 grant to cover travel, housing, living costs, transport, and materials. Applications are in English.

The deadline is 1st March.

ACC CREATORS Residency - an in-person residency for international artists, researchers, designers, architects, engineers, and collectives working at the intersection of art and technology, including audiovisual and immersive sound practices. Projects should engage with questions of community, technology, and collective experience in the context of AI and emerging systems. Eligible categories are Art & Technology, Audiovisual, and Immersive Sound. It is open to individuals or teams of two from any country. The residency runs from 27th June - 30th November. Support includes a project budget of ₩30,000,000 (Art & Technology) or ₩20,000,000 (Audiovisual and Immersive Sound), a stipend of ₩2,500,000 per individual, workspace and accommodation, and one round-trip airfare for international participants. Applications are accepted in Korean (other language options are not specified).

The deadline is 1st March.

Salt x Spotify Studios Union Scholarship (Fall) - Spotify Studios Union is sponsoring a scholarship for a semester-long Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Graduate Certificate Program at MECA&D for an aspiring audio producer with “a diverse set of lived experiences.” The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and room and board in its entirety for one student each semester. The recipient will also be paired with a current employee of Spotify Studios who will serve as a mentor; they will meet with their mentee four times over the course of a year. Applicants must apply by the priority deadline. International applicants are welcome, but the course is in English and they must pay for their own travel and visa.

The priority deadline is 8th March. The regular deadline is 3rd May.

Maria Moors Cabot Prize - an international journalism award recognising a distinguished body of work that advances Inter-American understanding, open to journalists, news executives, freelancers, and media organisations working in or serving the Western Hemisphere across all media, including online outlets. The prize honours sustained, long-term reporting rather than a single piece, and nominations may be submitted by third parties or by individuals. Eligible nominees must demonstrate an extensive record covering the region; required materials include a biography or CV, a statement explaining the nominee’s contribution to inter-American understanding, 5-10 representative works, and 1-3 letters of recommendation.

The deadline is 12th March, 12 pm ET.

The Austin Film Festival Fiction Podcast Award - an international competition for independent fiction podcast scripts. Scripts that have been produced are only eligible if: more than one season has not been released to the public; and the show is produced independently and is not controlled by, under exclusive licence to, or financed by any major podcast production company or network. Writers can submit up to three episodes, totalling no more than 90 pages in length. Scripts must be in English. Applications cost $45 for the late deadline and $50 for the final deadline. The winner receives $1000 and reimbursement of up to $500 for travel and accommodation to attend the festival in October.

The early bird deadline is 26th March, the late deadline is 24th April and the final deadline is 27th May.

Wiki Loves Folklore - an open media contest inviting international contributors to document folk culture and traditional heritage, including audio submissions. It is open to anyone able to upload original media to Wikimedia Commons under a free license (CC BY-SA or CC0). The contest awards cash prizes across global, regional, and media-specific categories. Global prizes include up to $200 for audio, with additional regional prizes and community awards (distributed as gift cards or vouchers equivalent to local currency). Eligible submissions include original documentation of folk festivals, music, dance, cuisine, clothing, rituals, crafts, storytelling, games, and other traditional expressions. Submissions must be original, non AI-generated, properly described and categorised, and uploaded with required metadata. AI-generated content, watermarked media, copyrighted works, or low-quality uploads are not accepted.
The deadline is 31st March.

CBC Podcasts Open Call for Pitches - an open call for ambitious, high-impact English-language podcast series pitches from international in-house teams, independent producers, production companies, and co-productions for future CBC Podcasts programming. CBC is specifically seeking series for its umbrella feeds Uncover (true crime), Personally (memoir and personal stories), The Con (scams and cons), and Split Screen (pop culture narratives). Pitches should outline the story arc, characters, episode structure, and fit with the chosen feed, and must include a logline, detailed summary, production team role, previous work, audio samples, and a pitch deck.

The deadline is 1st April, 11:59 pm ET.

The National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications - international awards for science communicators, journalists, and research scientists covering complex issues such as climate change, future pandemics, human genome editing and artificial intelligence. There are 24 awards between $20,000 and $40,000, totalling $640,000. For the journalism category there are three subcategories: Freelance Journalist, Local/Regional Journalist and Early Career Journalist (under 30 years of age or having less than 5 years of professional experience developing content for media organisations). Their accepted media includes radio segments and podcasts. All submissions must be in English (work examples in other languages must have accompanying translations).

The deadline is 3rd April.

Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism - a 1-year fellowship supporting journalists from the United States and Ireland to report on some of society’s biggest mental health challenges. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in journalism, in any medium. Fellows will attend mandatory, expense-paid Fellowship Training Meetings in Atlanta at the beginning and end of the fellowship year. Preference is given to journalists who work with or for a media outlet that expresses commitment to publishing or broadcasting fellowship projects. Fellows employed full time are not required to leave their jobs.

The deadline is 3rd April, 11:59 pm ET.

The Aerospace Media Awards - a celebration of those who have made a significant contribution to international aerospace journalism and publishing. They have a Best New Aviation Journalist, for journalists under 35 or with no more than five years of experience in aviation journalism. They also have The Best Multi Media Aviation category which includes podcasts. The awards are open for nominations.

The deadline is 3rd April.

Scholarships to Attend the IRE Conference - various scholarships for international journalists to attend the Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) Conference, which this year takes place in Washington, DC, from 18th - 21st June. The fellowship includes: a one-year IRE membership/renewal ($25 - 75 value); complimentary conference registration; four hotel nights ($956 value); and a travel stipend (typically $500). Fellows will have some out-of-pocket expenses, such as airfares and visa fees. The scholarships are:

Jennifer Leonard Scholarships - for “women of modest means” who are college journalism students or early-career professional journalists (three years or less of post-college work experience).

Diversity Fellowships - for journalists, educators and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply.

Napoli Management Group TV Scholarships - for U.S. based early-career (five or fewer years of post-college work experience) TV journalists interested in investigative reporting. Students are not eligible.

James Richard Bennett Scholarships - for journalism students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, or Louisiana. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students are not eligible.

David Dietz Fellowships - for journalists and independent journalists with less than 10 years of professional experience and a demonstrated interest in financial investigative journalism who have a financial need for assistance. Students are not eligible.

Godfrey Wells Stancill Fellowships - for U.S. based journalists working for a newspaper with a Sunday circulation of under 50,000. Students are not eligible.

Eric B. Sager Scholarships - for U.S. based journalists and independent journalists. Students are not eligible.

Gary Marx Scholarships - for U.S. based college journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation). Preference will be given to applicants from Illinois. They offer four hotel nights ($1100 value) and a higher travel stipend of $650.

The Mike Levine Journalism Education Fund - for journalists with less than five years of experience working in daily or weekly print news organisations or digital-only news outlets.

The deadlines are 7th April.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism (Spring) - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet. Given the enormous changes in federal spending and policy priorities now coming out of the new administration in Washington D.C., they are particularly interested during this round of Fellowships in story proposals that examine the impact of these changes.

The deadline is 14th April.

The Oral History Association Emerging Crises Oral History Research Fund - funding of up to $4000 for oral history research during situations of crisis in the U.S. and internationally. Funds may be applied to travel, per diem, or transcription costs for research in places and situations in which a longer application time schedule may be problematic. Such crisis situations include but are not limited to: wars, natural disasters, political or economic/ethnic repression, or other currently emerging events of crisis proportions.

The deadline is 15th April.

United States

Health Coverage Fellowship - a 9-day, in-person fellowship in Boston for journalists covering health. It is open to print, broadcast, and online journalists, as well as freelancers and independent creators. Thirteen fellows are selected to participate from 11th - 19th September in a programme featuring briefings and discussions with health officials, researchers, practitioners, and patients on topics including mental health, pandemics, medical breakthroughs, climate-related health impacts, healthcare disparities, women’s health, and aging. The fellowship is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and meals, with no cost to fellows or their outlets. Participants stay at a conference center near Boston and take part in an intensive schedule alongside journalists from around the world.

The deadline is 13th February, 11:59 pm PT.

O’Brien Fellowship In Public Service Journalism - a 9-month fellowship for journalists residing in the U.S. or its territories with at least five years of professional experience to report and produce an in-depth public service journalism project on a regional, national or international topic. Successful applicants receive a $75,000 salary stipend and additional support. Fellows traditionally are in residence at the O’Brien newsroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but they also take remote or partially remote applications. They offer additional stipends for fellows with family and relocation requirements, and a $9000 travel and research stipend. Applicants may be connected to print operations, radio, television, websites, podcasts, online publications, wire services, or magazines of general public interest. Freelance or staff journalists are welcome to apply, but they must have an outlet to broadcast or publish their project. There are no academic prerequisites.

The deadline is 15th February.

Best of West Awards - a journalistic competition for individuals or organisations based in the American West. They accept audio journalism/art submissions in most categories, but they also have a specific Audio Storytelling category. It costs $20 per entry. Non-English language entries accepted, provided there is an English transcript.

The deadline is 15th February, 11:59 pm PT.

Report for America Journalist Program - a 2-year national service programme (with an optional third year) that places emerging journalists in U.S. based local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues and communities. They are looking for applicants with one to three years of experience and a strong commitment to public service. Entrants must be eligible to work in the United States. They place journalists in newsrooms of all types, including radio. You can see their interactive database of radio job openings, newsrooms, and beats here.

The deadline is 16th February.

Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship - a 7-month programme for journalists based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who are working with community-based news outlets that serve historically disinvested communities. Grants range from $3000 to $8000, with up to $3000 for an audience engagement project for newsrooms or community partners. The fellowship starts in April 2026. During this time, fellows will participate in monthly virtual cohort meetings, attend monthly mentorship sessions, and produce and publish an in-depth reporting project. While sound is not explicitly listed, the fellowship is “open to all formats,” and the most important requirement of the fellowship is “the connection between the outlet and the local community that’s being served by the story.” Applicants must report in English, Spanish, or both.

The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm PT.

The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards - a recognition of U.S. journalism that best covers the Black experience or addresses issues affecting the worldwide Black community. It is open to all media organisations and individuals involved in print, broadcast (TV, radio and podcasting) and all forms of digital journalism, as well as communications and collegiate media. The fee is $150 ($75 for members) or $45 for students ($20 for student members).

The deadline is 18th February, midnight PT.

NABJ Hall of Fame Induction - a homage to legendary Black journalists who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and have worked in the media profession for a minimum of 15 years. They accept nominations. Nominees must be current, former or retired media professionals, full-time freelance and/or working journalists, which includes reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather and disseminate news for newspapers, magazines, television, radio stations, wire services, and/or digital media. Nominations can be made posthumously.

The deadline is 18th February.

NABJ-ESPN Stuart Scott Internship - a paid 10-week summer internship for U.S. based students interested in sports journalism, hosted by ESPN and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). They provide a $3500 stipend to help housing costs. The awardee will also receive an all expenses paid trip to the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, from 12th - 16th August. Applicants must be an NABJ student member in good standing.

The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.

NABJ Scholarships - $2500 funding from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for 25 students who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media, a record of community service, and who are in need of financial support. Applicants must be: a current NABJ student member in good standing (student memberships cost $40); an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior/graduate student with at least one full year of school remaining at the time of the application, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; at an accredited U.S. college or university. They also have specific scholarships (applicants may apply for multiple NABJ opportunities but may receive only one award per calendar year):

NABJ Ethel Payne Fellowship - a $5000 reporting fellowship for a U.S. based NABJ member to complete a reporting project or single story focused on Africa. Applicants must have at least seven years of full-time reporting experience.

Larry Whiteside Scholarship - $5000 scholarship supporting an emerging journalist with an interest in sports journalism. The recipient receives a fully funded trip to the NABJ Convention & Career Fair (12th - 16th August in Atlanta, GA), including registration, lodging, and round-trip airfare.

NABJ-Monica Roberts LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarship - two scholarships of up to $2000 each supporting Black LGBTQ+ students studying journalism, mass communications, or otherwise pursuing reporting and storytelling. Named in honor of journalist and activist Monica Roberts, the award supports the educational advancement of the next generation of Black LGBTQ+ media professionals. Eligible applicants are undergraduate or graduate students with at least one full academic year remaining at an accredited U.S. college or university and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The deadlines are 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.

Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship - a 10-month full-time residence fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relation’s (CFR) headquarters in New York for a distinguished foreign correspondent or editor. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with distinguished credentials in the field of journalism who have covered international news as a working journalist for print, broadcast, or online media widely available in the U.S. The programme awards a stipend of $100,000 as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). The fellow is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee of CFR and is not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.

The deadline is 27th February.

NLGJA Excellence In Journalism Awards - a recognition of excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community, held by The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). They are open to anyone, including non-members and journalists who do not identify as LGBTQ+. There are several categories, including Print/Online, Broadcast, Digital and Editorial, among others. Entry fees for members are $25 early bird and $50 regular; and for nonmembers $75 early bird and $100 regular. There is no entry fee for student members entering the student journalism category and a reduced rate of $15 for non-member students.

The deadline is 1st March.

Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism - a 1-year fellowship at the University of Colorado for U.S. based journalists to deepen their understanding of environmental issues, hone their craft, and enjoy a break from deadlines while living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Fellows will audit classes and pursue an independent project of their own design — podcasts are on the list of accepted projects. They’ll also attend weekly seminars and participate in field trips to world-renowned institutions to learn more about environmental science and policy. Fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 and will travel (expenses paid) to the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference. Applicants must hold a current visa and be authorised to work in the U.S.

The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm MT.

Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship - a 1-week training programme at New York University which seeks to identify and rectify the underrepresentation of African American males in newsrooms across the U.S. The fellowship is open to all U.S. college students who appreciate the programme’s mission, regardless of their identity or background, though Black males with aligned interests and career goals are particularly encouraged to apply. During the workshop students will receive hands-on instruction from NYU faculty and visiting professionals and get the opportunity to report and produce their own multimedia stories. The programme runs from 8th to 14th June. NYU provides the training, housing, meals and transportation. Students must have completed their freshman year by summer 2026.

The deadline is 1st March.

National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - funding and support from The National Press Club (NPC) for U.S. based promising student journalists who are serving their communities. The upcoming scholarships are:

The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must be in the process of applying to an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship - a one-time $5000 scholarship for a high school senior who is in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S. and wishes to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must have a 3.0 and above grade-point average. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.

The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie School - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a high school senior who appears to be a promising future journalist who will bring diversity to American journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants must: be in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S.; have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher; and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.

The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to help defray post-graduate tuition costs for a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism. Applicants must be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to an accredited graduate programme in journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Work samples can include broadcast news stories and clips from a podcast or other digital media.

The Lewis Scholarship (Summer) - free housing and a monthly stipend of $1000 to support student journalists of colour who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C., in summer. Applicants must: be a college junior or senior; be over 18; identify as a person of colour; have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need. Graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship if their internship takes place in the semester immediately following graduation. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to support a rising junior or senior in college interested in a career in sports writing. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in sports writing, as well as a plan to pursue a career in sports journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The deadlines are 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The next deadline is 1st March.

SCAC Arts Project Support Grants - up to $2500 in funding for artists, nonprofit organisations, and units of government in South Carolina, aimed at supporting quality arts projects, marketing, and events and/or an artist’s commitment to improving themselves and/or their work artistically. Among other things, the grant can be used to build and/or increase technical, online, or virtual capacity; for supporting art projects in public spaces, community arts development, or professional development for artists and arts administration staff. They accept artists working within various disciplines, including time-based arts such as sound.

The deadline is 2nd March, 11:59 pm ET.

Meyer “Mike” Berger Award - a free-to-enter journalism award recognising outstanding human-interest reporting published or broadcast in the United States, across text, audio, and video platforms. It is open to journalists whose work was published in 2025 (or January 2026). The award includes a $1500 prize. Eligible submissions must demonstrate excellence in human-interest reporting and may be single pieces or designated series. Journalists reporting in a language other than English must submit the original work with an English translation.

The deadline is 6th March, 12 pm ET.

SPJ New America Awards - celebrating public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. They have an audio category. Entries may be in any language — however, English translations must be supplied for non-English entries. Entries cost $40 for SPJ members, $60 for non-members.

The deadline is 11th March, 11:59 pm ET.

Mary Kiesau Community Fellowship Fund - two awards of $1000 each for creative and educational independent projects of artists, photographers, naturalists, and naturalist educators with a connection to the Methow Valley in Washington. Applicants should be working to further their own creativity, professional development, and the community’s connection to the land, art, and each other. Applicants must be: at least 18 years old; not a student for the duration of the application period and project; and a U.S. resident. The required connection to Methow Valley could be as a resident (full-time or part-time), visiting artist, or researcher doing field work in the vicinity.

The deadline is 11th March.

KCUR’s Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Summer) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15 per hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern’s college or university.

The deadline is 15th March.

Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Art Project Grant for Individuals - up to $4000 for artists within Itasca county who create work in any arts discipline at any stage of their career. The grant offers funding for costs associated with the exhibition, performance, or production of creative work, purchase of materials or equipment to create works of art, overcome a barrier to long term success, reach a new community or market, educational opportunities in the arts (excluding academic credit), and other opportunities to enhance the applicant’s artistic development, such as working with a mentor artist, attending a conference, taking part in an artist residency programme, or marketing themselves or their work. Applicants must be a permanent resident (for at least 6 months) in Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, or St. Louis counties as well as the Fond du Lac , Grand Portage, Bois Forte, or Leech Lake nations. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 15th March, 11:59 pm CT.

Philadelphia Student Mediamaker Fund (Spring) - grants for student media makers who want to produce a digital video or audio project. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). Applicants must be between the ages of 16 and 30. The grant money must be used within five months. They offer up to $1000 for undergraduates, $1500 for graduates and $1000 for a maker affiliated with a Philadelphia regional media making training institution.

The deadline is 15th March.

Artist Trust Arts Innovator Award - unrestricted $25,000 awards given to two Washington State-based artists of any discipline who are creating new, original work; experimenting with new ideas; taking risks; and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Applicants must be over the age of 18 with a minimum of five years of experience in professional art practice.

The deadline is 16th March.

The 19th News Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Fellowship - a yearlong fellowship at The 19th for graduating seniors, recent graduates, early-career or mid-career alumni of Historically Black College or Universities to work in reporting, audience engagement and product management roles with full-time salaries and benefits. Fellows are embedded in their respective teams and receive mentorship and professional development, as well as career coaching. Benefits include: a $1000 professional development stipend; a $480 work-from-home stipend; a $480 wellness stipend; $100/month for coworking space membership; a Mac laptop, which fellows keep after the fellowship; access to the fellowship’s hardship fund (up to $5000 per fellow); membership to the National Association of Black Journalists and attendance to their annual convention and career fair; and $1500 merit bonus midway through the fellowship.. All applicants must be legally authorised to work in the United States and have some relevant experience in their chosen fellowship track; a genuine interest in growing their career in journalism; and alignment with The 19th’s values and community guidelines.

The deadline is 20th March, 5 pm CT.

KALW Audio Academy - a 9-month audio journalism course in San Francisco. It requires between a 16- and 20-hour weekly commitment, including eight hours working on their daily news show Crosscurrents, and eight hours out in the field where successful applicants make their own personal stories. The programme includes weekly evening seminars taught by KALW reporters, engineers, and other special guests, as well as shadowing opportunities and mentorship from the station’s staff. For the first time this year, they’re offering participants a stipend of up to $9000 for the duration of the programme.

The 2025 deadline was 23rd March, 11:59 pm PT.

Virginia Humanities Public Humanities Fellowships - a $15,000 stipend to support a 4-month project on innovative humanities topics that are relevant to communities within Virginia, conducted by people residing in Virginia or affiliated with a Virginia college or university. Fellows get access to both the University of Virginia’s library system and the archives available at the Library of Virginia. They may also have the opportunity to participate in programmes such as their With Good Reason radio show and podcast, Virginia Festival of the Book’s Shelf Life, and the Library of Virginia’s Uncommon Wealth blog. Preference will be given to projects that engage the public in meaningful and creative ways and explore issues around public humanities topics related to subjects such as history, literature, religion, community stories and to applicants with experience engaging large, diverse, public audiences. Fellows must be 18+.

The deadline is 31st March.

Paul Dresher Ensemble Artist Residencies - an opportunity for early- to mid-career Northern California-based artists actively exploring new aesthetic premises and pushing the boundaries of conventional art forms and media. They provide artists with a stipend of $1500, free studio space and up-to-date equipment to create new work in time-based arts such as theater/performance, dance/movement, music/sound art/instrument invention, and collaborative and interdisciplinary work. They also have performance opportunities. They define an early- to mid-career artist (or group) as one who has finished their academic training or studies and is actively creating, producing, and performing their work but who is not yet receiving significant institutional support in the form of grants or commissions and is not yet touring nationally or internationally.

The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm PT.

Koch Continuum Grant in Public Health and Disability Investigative Reporting - a $10,000 grant for investigative reporting in the medical and public health fields which highlights research and reporting on public health issues and/or issues affecting people with disabilities. They intend to support work that will be published for United States and/or Canadian audiences. The use of mapping and Geographic Information System [GIS] is highly encouraged in the projects. They also offer a two-year IRE membership, and a registration, transportation stipend and lodging for the IRE Conference to present the project. Applicants must be journalists, either freelance or working for a news outlet.

The deadline is 7th April, 11:59 pm ET.

AAJA Executive Leadership Program Asia - a development programme cultivated to grow mid-career Asian American journalists as news leaders, managers and executives who can thrive in uncertain times and build a sustainable future for journalism. The programme explores the responsibilities and challenges of a media workplace, leading in a changing landscape and the role of cultural values in a corporate environment. They offer career coaching and mentorship in the form of a small group pairing with a senior news leader at a major media company. They connect successful applicants with industry peers and leaders from Asia and the United States.

The deadline is 6th April, or as soon as spots are filled.

Vermont Arts Council Creative Grant - a grant of up to $5000 to individual artists or groups who are residents of Vermont. Funds must be used only for the creation of new work, including the artist’s time (and other artists’ time, if applicable), the cost of materials, equipment, studio space, travel, etc.

The deadline is 6th April, 1 pm ET.

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship - a $5000 scholarship supporting Arab American students pursuing careers in journalism, film, television, radio, or media studies. Eligible applicants are university students enrolled for 2026-27, juniors, seniors, or graduate students, majoring in journalism, television, radio, film, or media studies, with a minimum 3.5 GPA. NOTE: Applications must be submitted by mail.

The deadline is 12th April.

Gwen Ifill Mentorship Program - a professional development opportunity for U.S based women and nonbinary journalists from underrepresented backgrounds, designed to address the lack of diversity in leadership positions across newsrooms in the U.S. Fellows will have the opportunity to learn from the leadership team and will be paired with senior media professionals.

The deadline is 30th April, 11:59 pm ET.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Digital Installation Commission at London Museum Docklands Open Call - a £12,500 call out for digital designers, filmmakers, animators, sound artists, or multidisciplinary collectives to create a temporary, highly accessible digital installation at London Museum Docklands. The commission focuses on disabled people’s nightlife in London (1930s, 1980s, and the present/future) and will be co-produced with deaf, disabled and neurodivergent collaborators. The final work will be a 12-18 minute digital experience using film, animation and sound, designed for gallery presentation. Disabled-led teams are strongly encouraged to apply, and applicants should have experience with accessible, audience-focused digital work.

The deadline is 15th February.

Associate Artist Call Out (GL4) - a paid associate artist role open to artists aged 18+ working in any artform to collaborate with communities and young people in Matson, Gloucestershire. The role runs March - June with a £3,450 fixed fee for 10-15 days, plus a £500 materials budget. The Associate Artist will support a primary school co-creation project with a visiting artist and lead a new youth artists’ collective through workshops and a final public intervention. Artists from all disciplines are welcome, with a strong emphasis on community engagement over specific outcomes. GL4 particularly welcomes applications from artists who are local to Matson, Global Majority, working class, D/deaf or disabled, or neurodivergent.

The deadline is 22nd February, 5pm GMT.

Research and Development for Individuals - a National Lottery Project Grants opportunity for individual England-based creative and cultural practitioners to develop new ideas or explore new ways of working while Developing Your Creative Practice is paused. Grants range from £1000 to £30,000 (with most awards up to £12,000) for research-and-development only projects lasting up to one year, with no match funding required. The deadline is 26th February, 12 pm GMT.

The Wincott Awards - free to enter awards for business, economic and financial journalism which is primarily for a U.K. audience. There are seven Wincott Awards with monetary rewards from £1500 - £5000, including Audio Journalism of the Year. They have a Young Journalist of the Year category for the best individual journalist under the age of 30, working in any medium.

The deadline is March 2nd.

Charles Parker Prize - a free-to-enter award for student audio storytelling in the U.K. from accredited media training courses. Ten pieces are shortlisted and the top five are awarded a slot on BBC Radio 4 as part of the New Creatives programming. The shortlisted makers receive mentorship to adapt the programme for the radio and a small fee (unspecified) for the adaptation. The work must have been produced between 1st April 2025 and 22nd March 2026 and be between 10 and 15 minutes in duration. Entries must not have been previously broadcast on a national broadcasting network. The Prize is not open to paid employees of audio production companies or radio stations.

The deadline is 23rd March, 11:59 pm GMT.

The Orwell Prizes - a free-to-enter competition for work which comes closest to George Orwell’s ambition “to make political writing into an art.” There are five prizes, three of which accept audio content. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland, or work first created or published between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026.

The Orwell Prize for Journalism - a prize recognising sustained reportage and/or commentary in any medium. They offer a £5000 cash prize. Applicants must submit a minimum of three items published by recognised publishers, news organisations or broadcasters. Entries must be able to demonstrate a link to the U.K. or Ireland.

The Orwell Prize for Reporting Homelessness - a prize recognising evidence-led reporting and/or commentary on homelessness in all its forms. They offer a £3000 cash prize. Entries can be in any medium other than books — podcasts are accepted.

The Orwell Prize for Exposing Britain’s Social Evils - a prize recognising investigative reporting of the social fabric of the U.K., covering optics such as poverty, housing, education, disability, welfare and the impacts of government policy. The winner receives a £5000 cash prize, and two runners-up receive £2500 each. Accepted entries include podcast episodes and radio broadcasts.

The deadline is 31st March.

Lyra McKee Bursary Scheme - a free 5-month training and mentoring scheme for people in the U.K. and Ireland who are from underrepresented backgrounds and who aspire to become journalists or who are at the very early stages of their journalism career. They welcome applications from people from poorer backgrounds, people of colour, people with disabilities, carers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Travellers and anyone who cannot afford to pay for the Centre for Investigative Journalism Summer training. Depending on needs, they may also pay for travel and accommodation in London to attend the Summer Centre for Investigative Journalism Conference. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 6th April, 11:59 pm BST.

Mary Mulvihill Award - an award open to undergraduate and postgraduate students enrolled in a higher education institution anywhere on the island of Ireland at the time of submission. In addition to the overall award of €2000, the judges may, at their discretion, make an additional award of €500 for a highly commended entry. The theme of this year’s competition is “Life” which may be addressed in scientific, environmental, imaginative or other terms. Joint entries or individual submissions are eligible.

The deadline is 7th April.

Kent Press & Broadcast Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating and rewarding Kent’s local media across print, online, radio or TV. Many of their categories include radio and podcasts.

The deadline is 10th April, 5 pm BST.

Koestler Awards - a free-to-enter competition celebrating art made by people incarcerated in U.K. prisons. They also run an arts mentoring scheme for entrants who want to develop their work further. They accept audio entries in several categories, including Radio Play, Spoken Word, Performance, Radio and Podcast Production and Music Composition. Prize money ranges in increments from £25 - £100.

The deadline was 17th April.

Europe

The Franco-German Journalism Prize - a competition celebrating outstanding French or German journalistic work that contributes to a better understanding of Franco-German and European relations. This could be France-related topics from a German perspective, European issues from the perspective of either of the two countries, or Franco-German topics from the perspective of a third country. Audio can be submitted in three categories: News, Documentary, Investigation. Category winners receive €6000. The prize is open to all authors and editorial teams irrespective of whether they are working freelance, for public sector or commercial media. Submissions must be in German or French, or containing a German or French “summary.”

The deadline is unclear.

Residency for Baltic Sound Artists - a 2-week, in-person residency in Kintai, Lithuania, (8th - 23rd June) for sound artists from the Baltic states or based in the Baltics, focused on site-specific sonic research and performable sound works. Three artists are selected to develop new pieces, exchange practices, and present public outcomes in Kintai and Vilnius, with further performances in Estonia and Latvia and a digital release via Music Information Centre Lithuania. The residency offers an €800 artist fee, accommodation and food, travel support (€200 allowance plus travel/accommodation for regional performances), and basic technical equipment. It is open to individual artists working in music and sound; applications are accepted in English.

The deadline is 16th February.

EJN Story Grants to Support Reporting on Biodiversity Issues in the Western Balkans - reporting grants for journalists based in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Kosovo to produce in-depth stories on biodiversity, nature loss and conservation solutions. They provide mentorship and up to 15 grants of €1200 per story. Publication must take place by 30th August. Topics include biodiversity threats and solutions, conservation efforts, and links with climate change or human health. It is open to print, online, TV and radio journalists, early-career or experienced, freelancers or staff, applying individually or in groups (including cross-border teams with one lead applicant). Applications must be submitted in English; stories may be published in any language but require an English translation.

The deadline is 19th February, 11:59 pm CET.

Media Forward Fund (DACH Region) - grants for independent media organisations based in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland developing projects that strengthen financial sustainability and serve the common good, particularly for underserved audiences. Funding ranges from €200,000 - €400,000 over two years, depending on organisation size and structure: small non-profit outlets may receive up to €400,000; larger organisations are eligible for 50:50 co-financing (typically €200,000). Eligible applicants must publish original journalism, follow recognised editorial standards, demonstrate (or plan) a clear separation between editorial and business functions, and show an existing business model with proof of concept. It is open to non-profit and for-profit media organisations. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 20th February.

Culture Helps Solidarity: Individual Care Grants - individual wellbeing grants for Ukrainian arts and culture professionals aged 18+, based in Ukraine or Creative Europe countries, who are working with displaced people and vulnerable communities (including veterans) and need support to sustain their mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. Grants offer up to €1200 per person as a one-off contribution for personal wellbeing support (e.g. psychotherapy, trauma-informed coaching, restorative care, cultural participation), not for project or organisational costs. Applications are accepted in Ukrainian or English, and this call is part of a rolling series opening roughly every six weeks.

The next deadline is 23rd February, 1pm CET.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. The grants with upcoming deadlines are:

Belgian Bridge - a programme for Belgium-based Dutch- and French-speaking journalists working in cross-language investigative teams on local issues of national importance, with required publication in both language communities. They offer €50,000 per call, covering reporting time and costs such as logistics, legal support, insurance, and data access. Projects must be published in at least two Belgian outlets (one Dutch, one French), ideally simultaneously. Applications are accepted in Dutch or French.

The deadline is 26th February at 1pm CET.

European Cross-border Grants - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists and/or newsrooms from at least two different countries in Europe. Funding can support journalistic research costs such as travel, translation, database access, and reporting time; fixed costs, equipment, and production expenses are not supported. Teams may also apply for expert project-advisor support. At least 80% of the requested budget goes to journalists or media based in EU countries. All media formats are eligible.

The deadline is 19th March, 1 pm CET.

Arthur F. Burns Fellowship (for Germans) - a 9-week exchange fellowship for young German journalists to live and work in North America. Applicants must be between 21-40 years old with at least two years professional, full-time journalism experience. Each fellow receives a €4000 stipend to cover living expenses in the United States, as well as €1500 for travel. Freelance and staff journalists can apply.

The deadline is 1st March.

S+T+ARTS Innovative Collaboration and Artistic Exploration Prizes - two prizes (Innovative Collaboration and Artistic Exploration) each with €20,000 prize money honouring innovative projects in the European Research Area at the intersection of science, technology and the arts. In addition the prize winners will be supported in presenting their work at the Ars Electronica Festival in Linz, Austria. The jury is looking for submissions from a broad variety of fields and disciplines including new media applications, human computer interaction, machine learning, biotechnology, art and science, green technologies, material research, smart cities and citizen empowerment, robotics, and quantum technology.

The deadline is 4th March.

EJC Journalism Science Alliance Grants - grants for investigative journalism projects that pair media outlets with academic or research institutions in Creative Europe countries, focusing on public-interest topics like climate change, healthcare, emerging technologies, and local governance. Funding is available in three tiers (€10,000, €20,000, and up to €50,000) and includes training, mentoring, and networking to support cross-sector collaboration and science-backed reporting. It is open to collaborative teams with at least one media outlet and one research/academic organisation; the lead applicant must be a media outlet (applications submitted by a staff or freelance journalist with outlet backing). Projects can be local, regional, or transnational. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 23rd March, 5 pm CET.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Turkey - for journalists from Turkey or Germany, taking place between October and November. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend.

The next deadline is 31st March.

Kreativ Kulture Berlin: Diverse Democracy Media Award - an annual journalism award recognising exemplary German-language reporting on civic participation and democratic engagement. It is open to journalists whose work addresses issues of political involvement in a factual, comprehensive, and accessible manner. The prize is endowed with €2000 and is awarded for individual works or series, including articles, books, film, television, radio, and multimedia contributions. Applicants may submit up to three entries on different topics, all of which must be published within two years prior to the application deadline. Any format, genre, length, or platform is eligible, provided the work demonstrates careful research and unbiased presentation for a broad public audience.

The deadline is 31st March.

Asia

Shorenstein Journalism Award - a $10,000 award for an Asian news media outlet or a journalist whose work has primarily appeared in Asian news media. While organisations are eligible, teams of journalists are not. The reporting must be accurate, deeply investigated, and nuanced. A nominee’s work may be in traditional forms of print/online/broadcast journalism or in emerging forms of multimedia journalism.

The deadline is 15th February.

SOPA Awards - a celebration of quality journalism in English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia from across the Asia-Pacific region or organisations that distribute widely in the region, organised by The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA). They have an Excellence in Audio Reporting category, as well as other categories that allow for audio entries. Submissions cost between HK$900 ($115) and HK$1800 ($231) depending on language, membership status and whether the reporting is local or global.

The deadline is 26th February.

Danish Siddiqui Journalism Scholarship - financial aid and guidance for talented Master’s-level journalism students in India, with a particular focus on fostering ethical journalism. Preference will be given to applicants from economically weaker situations (with income less than ₹350,000) who’ve secured admission in journalism degree courses at a government college. The scholarship is for one year with a potential extension to the second year of study.

The deadline is 31st March.

Africa

Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards - a recognition of the best in African financial journalism, across print, online, radio, podcasts and TV media, for journalists residing in Africa, employed by an African news organisation, and publishing or broadcasting their work on the continent. Each category carries a cash prize of R 35,000, as well as R 30,000 for the Best Newcomer and R 45,000 for the Financial Journalist of the Year winner. There are nine distinct categories, including one specifically for financial audio/radio broadcast. Entries must have been broadcast in 2025, and they can be in the language that a media house reports its news — organisers of the competition will arrange translations for non-English entries.

The deadline is 28th February.

SADC Media Awards - a celebration of the work of journalists from The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States. The themes of the entries must be on issues and activities promoting Regional Integration in the SADC region such as infrastructure, economy, water, culture, sports, agriculture, and more. They have a Radio Journalism category. The first prize winner in each category receives $2500 and the runner-up receives $1000.

The deadline is 29th February.

Canada

The Mark Rosenfeld Fellowship in Higher Education Journalism - a fellowship which supports in-depth and innovative journalism centred on higher education in Canada. They provide CAD $10,000 for research and reporting, hired equipment, and travel. If necessary, The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) will also provide editorial support. It is open to Canadians, permanent residents in Canada, and non-Canadians holding a valid work permit. Full-time, part-time, and freelance journalists (including students) can apply. Podcasts are an accepted medium for the project. Applications can be submitted in either English or French.

The deadline is 6th March.

Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship - a 2- to 4-month grant for British Columbia-based emerging or experienced journalists to research, produce and publish or broadcast a deep-dive journalism project of significance to British Columbians. This year two awards are available: one of up to CAD $12,000 for an emerging journalist and one of up to $25,000 for an established journalist. The journalism produced can be in any language. It could be written for print or digital publishing or may be multimedia such as a video or podcast. Applicants can be staff or freelance, but freelancers must have a letter of support from a publishing source which confirms to publish or broadcast the work upon its completion and staff must have a letter of support from their employer stating that they may have the requisite time off to work on the project.

The deadline is 15th March, midnight PT.

Oceania

Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants - content grants which increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. They have Specialist Radio Programming Grants for stations producing content that meets the needs of particular communities. This funding is intended to encourage stations to: serve people with a print disability, create programmes to serve a defined local ethnic community, and create First Nations Australian programmes. They also have Development and Operations grants, Quick Response grants, and Sector Investment grants.

The deadline is 3rd March, 2 pm AEDT.

CBF Specialist Radio Programming and Development & Operations Grants - funding to support efforts to diversify voices in Australian community media by servicing the information needs of particular audiences, namely people with a print disability, and Ethnic and First Nations communities. This unspecified funding is for: programmes to serve people with a print disability, ethnic programmes to serve a defined local ethnic community, and First Nations Australian programmes.

The deadline is 3rd March, 2 pm AEDT.

Latin America + the Caribbean

The Gabo Prize - an award celebrating Spanish and Portuguese work covering the issues that affect Latin America. The motto of the call for works is “El Periodismo Vive” (“Journalism Lives”), specifically in the face of threats to press freedom. They have an audio category for works of sound journalism, such as radio or podcasts. The winners of each category will receive $35,000,000 Colombian Pesos.

The deadline is 20th February, 11:59 pm Colombia Standard Time.

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Pulitzer Center - Call for Proposals: Israel Gaza War - an open call for in-depth reporting projects on the “Israel-Gaza war” that move beyond breaking news to surface underreported, systemic, and human impacts. Open to reporters, editors, freelancers, and media organisations across formats. Strong preference for projects that collaborate with and amplify local journalists in Gaza, the West Bank, and Israel, and that include a credible distribution plan to reach diverse audiences. Funding may support increased reporting costs in conflict zones. Applicants traveling to high-risk areas must include a safety commitment from their outlet; Hostile Environment Training may be included in the budget.

The deadline is rolling.

Free Press Unlimited - Reporters Respond: Emergency & Legal Support Fund - an emergency response fund offering rapid, short-term assistance to journalists and media organisations worldwide facing harassment, intimidation, legal action, or violence as a direct result of their work. It is open to employed and freelance journalists, fixers, bloggers, and media outlets. Support focuses on helping recipients resume their work as quickly as possible and is not intended as long-term funding. Assistance may cover medical care, short-term subsistence or relocation, legal defense and court costs (including detention-related support), psychosocial support, replacement of confiscated or destroyed equipment, temporary family support, and preventive safety measures (including security advice, digital protection tools, PPE, and safety equipment). Digital security training is also available through Totem, a free, self-paced online learning platform. Applicants must be able to confirm their situation through at least two independent sources

The deadline is rolling.

Club Together Club Community Radio Call Out - Club Together Radio are looking for sound work from women, non-binary and gender-nonconforming artists. Pieces should be maximum 10 minutes and could be composition, music, sounds or poetry. They also interview the artists about their piece. The show broadcasts in Berlin and Potsdam via Freies Radio Berlin Brandburg and Colaboradio. It is unpaid.

The deadline is rolling.

EJN: Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency - reporting grants for journalists producing in-depth stories on marine fisheries transparency. They are open to journalists in any medium (online, print, TV, radio) and other professional media practitioners with experience covering ocean issues. Applicants may be early-career, freelance, or staff reporters from international, national, local, or community-based outlets, based in any coastal country. Priority themes include fisheries management, vessel activity at sea, supply chains, technology, and policy solutions related to transparency. Cross-border and collaborative projects are encouraged (one lead applicant required). Grants are $1500, with stipends considered for freelancers. Applications must be in English and include a letter of editor support committing to publication by 31st October 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza/TBA21Thyssen-Bornemisza Art Contemporary: Nocturnal Walkthroughs Public Programme 2026 (Spain) - an open call for artists, poets, performers, scientists, activists, writers, thinkers, and cultural workers of all nationalities and backgrounds to propose original activities responding to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza’s “Nocturnal Walkthroughs” project, which accompanies the exhibition Pedagogies of War. They pay €1500 including VAT. Applications can be in Spanish or English.

The deadline is 16th January.

Caserío Museo Igartubeiti: PATRIM 4.0 Residency in Rural Heritage 2026 (Spain) - a thematic, in-person residency in Ezkio, Gipuzkoa (Basque Country) for artists developing site-specific projects rooted in rural heritage and intergenerational exchange. It is open to individual artists or collectives working across disciplines including visual arts, audiovisual, installation, land art, photography, sound, performance, research, anthropology, and related practices. The residency runs 2nd to 29th March and supports in situ work engaging local landscape, community, and cultural memory; projects must include a mediation plan involving local audiences and schools. They offer a €2200 artist honorarium, plus €1200 for travel and per diem and a €2000 production budget. Accommodation, workspace, and basic technical support is provided.

The deadline is 21st January.

Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism - awards honouring the best international health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate, as well as complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for the Association of Health Care Journalism’s annual conference, where winners will be recognised. They have an Audio Reporting category, as well as others that allow for audio submission. They also have a Student Reporting category. Non-English entries are allowed but they must include an English translation and a letter from the news outlet certifying the translation’s accuracy. Entries cost between $15 and $75 depending on various factors.

The early bird deadline is 16th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 20th February, 5 pm ET.

Rest & Resilience Fellowship - a 6-month residential fellowship in Berlin, Germany, for two journalists from countries with restricted freedom of press and information. The planned fellowship period is 1st May - 31st October 2026. During their stay, media professionals take time off from their daily obligations to recover from their difficult working conditions and to expand their personal and professional horizons. If they wish, participants can withdraw completely from public life, but the fellowships will offer different workshops for further training and networking purposes and participation is strongly encouraged. They cover: visa and travel costs, accommodation in Berlin, travel and health insurance, psychological support, language classes, workshops and training opportunities. They also provide a monthly stipend (unspecified). Applicants must have: several years of work experience as a professional journalist; proficient English; a passport that is valid for at least twelve months; and a personal threat profile due to journalistic work or difficult working conditions caused by external factors.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm CET.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Fellowships - a 6-month opportunity in Berlin, Germany, for international media professionals who are at significant risk due to their journalistic work. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience. RSF covers visa and travel expenses, living accommodations, travel and health insurance, transportation costs, a co-working space in a Berlin media hub and a monthly stipend for living expenses (unspecified). The fellowships provide a protected space in which the selected candidates can take time off from daily obligations and learn new skills to better protect themselves. Fellows will participate in workshops, peer-to-peer exchanges, a comprehensive digital security training programme and networking opportunities with German media professionals and newsrooms. They also offer holistic support for individual psychosocial needs. Fellows are expected to spend up to 20 - 25 hours per week on programme activities, and the fellowship will take place from June - November 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

Logan Science Journalism Program - a 10-day programme allowing international science journalists to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in basic biomedical or environmental research. Applicants must have at least five years’ experience. Room, board, course fees, and travel costs are covered. Fellows conduct research training at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where they can choose between biomedical or environmental hands-on research courses. Writers, editors, and broadcast journalists are welcome to apply.

The deadline is 15th January.

U.K. International Radio Drama Festival - free-to-enter awards for international audio. Despite the name, work submitted does not have to be a radio drama; the curators are flexible on what constitutes an audio drama — it can be “anything from a radio play to a podcast,” and it “doesn’t need to be fiction.” They have two categories: Feature Length Drama (maximum 60 minutes) or Short Form Drama (maximum 7 minutes). You can submit up to two longform pieces and three short form. Full Length winners receive £2000, and Short Length receive £750. There is also a £750 Public Award prize for favourite show voted by the listeners (in person and online). Audio Dramas must be submitted in English. The 2026 Festival will take place in Canterbury from 30th March to 3rd April.

The deadline is 17th January.

Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac Sound Art Residency - a 5-month residency in France for sound artists who come from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The winning artist will receive €8000 as well as housing and travel/material cost reimbursement. They are looking for work which fits with themes, collections and ideas of the museum, whose focus is non-European cultures.

The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm CET.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one and a half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 20th January.

IRE Awards - an annual contest from Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) recognising the best in investigative reporting by print, broadcast and online media by their international members. They have two Audio categories: Large (above top 20 radio market size, $100 application fee) and Small (below top 20 radio market size, $60 application fee). They accept entries in languages other than English, but they require that the entry is accompanied by a complete translation. Student work is free to enter.

The deadline is 21st January, 5 pm ET.

Edward R. Murrow Awards - international journalism awards celebrating outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. There are also student awards. For radio categories it costs between $100 and $280 depending on membership status, size of the network and timing of deadline. For students it is $40 per entry (or $20 for members). Non-English works are accepted provided they have subtitles.

The early bird deadline is 20th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 19th February, 5 pm ET.

The Gracies - international awards for or about women in television, radio and digital media. They have select categories for non-English programmes and creators, with English transcripts required. Entry costs between $260 and $325 depending on the deadline and whether applicants are national or local. There are scholarships available which waive the application fee, but you must apply before 9th January. They also have student awards in both the Radio and Digital Media sections, which cost $75, or $50 before the early deadline.

The regular deadline is 22nd January, 11:59 pm ET and the extended deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.

The next deadline is 26th January.

FIJ Funds - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants of up to $10,000 three/four times a year for investigative journalism. All journalists can apply, but most are freelancers. International reporters are accepted but there must be a “strong U.S. angle involving American citizens, government, or business” and all stories must be published in English in a U.S.based media outlet. There are many different types of grants offered, including seed funding and follow-up grants. In rare cases, they provide expedited review for proposals that you can prove are extremely urgent. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.

The next deadline is 26th January.

FIJ Seed Grants - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers seed grants of up to $2500 to cover the expenses of preliminary investigative reporting such as open-records requests and initial reporting trips. The grants are primarily for freelance journalists and those who are not in full-time staff roles at a media outlet. Journalists must be U.S. based or working on a story with a very strong U.S. angle. Journalists who receive seed funding can apply for full grants (up to $10,000) once they conduct the preliminary reporting and secure a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.

The next deadline is 29th January.

Villa Albertine Residency - a residency for creators, researchers and culture professionals with a project in the field of arts or ideas that requires an immersive stay in the United States. The residency is organised by an institution of the French Embassy in the United States, and its mission is to strengthen connections between the United States, France, and the wider French-speaking world through culture and education. The call is not limited to French or Francophone applicants alone, but all applicants must have the support of a French partner associated with the residency project. Selected residents will receive an allowance (unspecified) based on the city in which they are placed (i.e. $100 per diem in Washington, D.C.). Applicants may propose a residency anchored in a specific city or region in the U.S. or a traveling residency across multiple different cities and regions. The call is open to artists of all disciplines, including podcasts and other interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary projects, as long as applicants exhibit professional experience in their field. Project proposals should relate to contemporary global issues and the transatlantic relationship, and projects that may lead to lasting cooperation between France and the United States are especially encouraged. All applicants must be fluent in English and over 21 years old.

The deadline is 29th January.

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards - international awards which honour a free and fair press and celebrate media professionals whose work explores issues of human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action. There is a Radio and Podcast category, and the free-to-enter college and high school awards also accept all media. The professional category winners will receive $1000 and the student categories will receive $500. There is a $75 entry fee for all submissions except college and high school submissions.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Sonic Arts Forum Call Out - an opportunity for international creative people, working with sound as a significant element in their practice, to introduce their work, and receive feedback in a supportive environment. They are seeking artists, musicians, technologists, and noise-makers working with live electronics, field recordings, fixed media, audio vision, installation, algorithmic composition and more. The Sonic Arts Forum 2026 will be held at De Montfort University in Leicester on 18th April. They cannot make any contribution to travel or accommodation expenses.

The deadline is 30th January.

Hillman Prize - a free-to-enter award honouring journalism that is in service of the common good. Applicants may be international, but work must have been widely accessible to a U.S. audience. Prize winners receive an honorarium of $5000. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. They have a Broadcast Journalism category for television, radio or podcasts; entries should be at least 20 minutes in total package length. They also offer the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice, which all Hillman Prize entries are automatically considered for.

The deadline is 30th January.

RNA Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence - a competition hosted by the Religion News Association, recognising religion journalism excellence. International entries are welcome, but applicants must be RNA members. Applicants who are new to RNA may request a complimentary one-year membership. There are two audio categories: News Reporting and Commentary and Conversation. Both categories carry an $80 entry fee.

The deadline is 31st January.

Columbia’s Knight-Bagehot Fellowship - a 9-month fellowship for reporters to study business and economics at Columbia Business School and Columbia Journalism School. They accept international applicants and usually have a couple of audio journalists in their ten-person cohort. Fellows receive full tuition, health insurance and stipend of $70,000. They take business courses for credit and some stay for a second year to complete their M.B.A degree or an M.A. in Journalism (the second year will not be covered). They meet weekly as a fellowship for seminars and dinners with business leaders and professors. Applicants must have four years’ reporting experience on a beat that involves money, which can include finance, real estate, government policy, or even health, climate and science. There is a $100 application fee.

The deadline is 31st January.

The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship - ten $10,000 reporting grants for international journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business, and culture of psychedelics. Students are eligible as long as they have three work samples. International applicants are welcome to apply but stories must be in English and the programme cannot assist with visas.

The deadline is 31st January, 11:59 pm PT.

The New York Festivals Radio Awards - international awards for radio. They have 14 categories, including a student award for documentary, drama programme, and social justice content. Applications cost $320 for a single programme and $475 for a series. Their student awards are $100.

The deadline is 31st January.

IWMF Courage in Journalism Awards - The International Women’s Media Foundation are honouring international women and non-binary journalists who “set themselves apart by exhibiting extraordinary bravery, persistence and resilience.” The awards are open to third-party nominations only (i.e. applicants cannot nominate themselves).

The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm ET.

Rijksakademie - a call out for international artists to develop their work over one- or two-year periods in Amsterdam. They host a multi-disciplinary, experimental and critically engaged artist community. Residents are supported with a studio, a work budget and a stipend and benefit from an array of opportunities for exchange, including peer-to-peer dialogue and visits from a wide range of leading art professionals. They provide a stipend €14,000 (NOTE: confusingly, the participation fee that resident artists must pay is €1875 each year) and a working budget of €2500 per year. There is no prerequisite for education, but applicants who have finished a B.A. or M.A. must have finished their education at least two years before applying and have had at least 2-3 years of independent professional practice before starting a residency at the Rijksakademie. There are no age limits, but they recommend that artists under 26 years old wait some years before applying for a residency. Sound is an accepted discipline. Applicants must understand and speak English.

The deadline is 1st February.

Leipziger Hörspielsommer Short Audio Drama Competition - a free-to-enter international competition for short audio pieces under 3 minutes. The theme is completely open. Pieces in German, English, Russian, or French are accepted. The pieces should be less than two years old.

The deadline is 1st February.

Leipziger Hörspielsommer International Audio Drama and Sound Art Competition - a free-to-enter international competition for young, amateur artists and creators to submit audio pieces between 3 and 45 minutes. German or English works are accepted. Submittors can have no more than three works published (excluding self-publishing, open channels, amateur radio stations or locally non-commercial radio stations). The pieces should be less than two years old.

The deadline is 1st February.

Wallace House Livingston Awards - a free-to-enter award to recognise the best journalists under 35. There is a $10,000 prize in three categories: local, national and international reporting. They accept international applicants but the work must appear in U.S. controlled media. Print, online, video, audio, and data visualisation work are eligible. Entrants must be 34 years of age or younger as of 31st December 2025.

The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm PT.

Science in Society Journalism Awards - a recognition of international investigative or interpretive reporting about the sciences and their impact on modern society. They have six categories, five of which accept audio. The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) will award separate cash prizes of $2000 per category — the prize money is intended for content authors or producers, not publications or news organisations. Entries must be in English.

The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm ET.

Transom x Blue Mountain Center Residency - a 1-month free residency in the Adirondack Mountains in New York for international audio makers. The Blue Mountain Center Residency is typically open to artists, writers, filmmakers, composers, activists, organisers and cultural workers who produce transformative work for their times. In collaboration with Transom.org, Blue Mountain Center is offering residencies for creative, independent audio artists and storytellers whose craft will benefit from a residency. They offer undistracted time, quiet, good food, and a beautiful space for people to pursue their work. They are committed to supporting artists whose work evinces social and ecological concern and encourages applications from people of color, LGBTQ artists and activists, as well as those who have never participated in a residency before.

The deadline is 1st February, 11:59 pm PT.

Complex Systems Summer School Journalism Fellowship - a 5-week fellowship and residency in Santa Fe for accomplished, full-time international reporters with a demonstrated interest in and record of reporting about matters related to complex systems. Two selected journalists will learn alongside graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and professionals through an intensive series of lectures and labs taught by world-renowned faculty. Fellows will be encouraged to contribute to a group project at the Complex Systems Summer School. Fellows receive a stipend of $6250. To ensure immersion in complex systems science, selected fellows are expected to refrain from routine reporting in their normal news media outlets during the fellowship. Applicants may be reporters, writers, editors, producers, or programme hosts who work in newspapers, magazines, news websites, television, or radio.

The deadline is 4th February.

One World Media Awards - recognition of the best media coverage of low- and middle-income countries in the global south, or indigenous peoples and communities from anywhere in the world. They are looking for stories that break through stereotypes, change the narrative and connect people across cultures. Broadly, countries in the global south are located in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia (excluding Israel, Japan, and South Korea), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand). They accept countries which are on either of the following lists: the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) or the World Population Review’s Global South Countries. Audio is a relevant medium for most categories, and there is a specific Podcast & Radio Award. Entries cost £165 for organisations, £40 for freelancers and £25 for students, except the Press Freedom Award which is free to enter.

The deadline is 9th February, 5 pm GMT.

MacDowell Fellowship (Fall/Winter) - a 6-week residency for international artists representing a wide range of perspectives and demographics. MacDowell offers exclusive use of a studio, accommodations, and three prepared meals a day during the residency. They also offer stipends (unspecified) to cover rent, utilities, childcare, and to replace lost income. Artists may submit only one application every 24 months. It costs $30 to apply, but anyone in need of financial aid may request a fee waiver. They don’t specifically include audio journalism or sound art but according to them, this would come under their literature section. They do also have The Art of Journalism initiative.

The deadline is 10th February.

Tribeca Audio - Tribeca Festival’s Audio Storytelling programme. The Festival will curate an Official Selection of international English-language podcasts and audio stories, with an emphasis on discovering, highlighting, and celebrating independent work. They are looking for narrative-driven audio storytelling across genres and formats — pilots, stand-alone pieces, sound-rich audiobooks, and unclassifiable audio are all welcome as long as they’re story-driven. Each selection will receive Tribeca laurels and be eligible to win a Tribeca Festival Award for Audio Storytelling. Independent creators will also be considered for the Tribeca Creators Market, a first-of-its-kind, daylong, private industry market that brings together leading storytellers to pitch new projects to a wide range of industry decision makers, including distributors, community groups, agencies, brands, and more. Official Selections are sorted into four categories: Independent Fiction, Independent Nonfiction, Fiction, and Nonfiction. Eligible projects must be between 3 - 75 minutes in length, and may take the form of the first episode of any narrative-driven podcast, one stand-alone audio piece, the first chapter of an audiobook, or the first episode of a narrative audio-visual podcast. Submissions must not have been made publicly prior to the Festival (i.e. they will premiere at Tribeca). Entries cost $20 early bird, $30 regular and $40 for the final deadline. Reach out to audiopremieres [at] tribecafilm [dot] com or @TribecaAudio if you have any questions. You can read my Spotlight of Tribeca Audio Storytelling here.

The extended deadline is 11th February, 6 pm ET.

SPJ Mark of Excellence Award - an award honouring the best in international student journalism for anyone enrolled in a college or university in 2024 while studying for an academic degree. There are seven audio-specific categories, including Best All-Around Radio Newscast, Best Narrative Podcast and Radio Feature. Works must be published or broadcast (i.e. they cannot be unpublished projects for class). Students who have had full time professional journalism experience (outside of internships) at the time of publication or broadcast of the entered work are ineligible. Non-English entries should include an English translation. Early bird entries cost $30 (SPJ members) and $40 (non members) and regular deadline entries cost $35 (members) and $45 (non-members).

The final deadline is 11th February, 11:59 pm ET.

Phantomnesis: Call for Recorded Pieces - an international callout for submissions of unpublished recordings that explore the forgotten, the near-forgotten, and the reimagined; works that bring neglected musical systems, regional practices, extinct gestures, or overlooked aesthetic pathways into today’s listening. Selected pieces will be professionally prepared for release published by CambiataArts Records as part of a compilation series. Artists whose works are chosen will also be invited to join the Cambiata Arts roster, receiving editorial support, promotional placement, and opportunities for future collaboration within their network. There is no entry fee, and no monetary honoraria. Artists retain full ownership of their works.

The deadline is 15th February.

UNESCO Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize - a $25,000 prize for individuals, organisations or institutions that have made a notable contribution to press freedom. Nominations should be written in English or French and may be made by UNESCO Member States, and by international and regional professional and non-governmental organisations active in the field of journalism and freedom of expression. Self-nominations will not be considered.

The deadline is 15th February.

WPI Fellowship - a 9-week cross-country programme for non-U.S. journalists working outside of the U.S. to meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organisations from across the United States. The tour starts in Minneapolis and ends in St. Paul, Minnesota, going through Chicago, New York City, Miami, Austin (Texas), San Francisco and more. The World Press Institute (WPI) pays the following programme expenses: transportation, roundtrip airfare, related travel, lodging, and a modest allowance for food. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including radio and audio, and fluency in both written and spoken English.

The deadline is 15th February.

Metcalf Fellowship Annual Workshop for Journalists - an in-person weeklong workshop at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston for full-time early- and mid-career international journalists working in all media and from all beats. The workshop will take place on 8th - 13th June, with a focus on the science and policies underlying globally significant issues from a U.S. perspective. Fellows will dive deep into issues such as food quality and public health, climate impacts on food systems and food communities, restoration and adaptation, and more, all through a social justice lens. Fellowships include full tuition, lodging, meals, as well as a travel reimbursement — up to $500 within continental United States, and up to $1000 max outside of continental United States.

The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm ET.

The Mirror Awards - an international prize honouring journalists who hold a mirror up to their own industry for the public’s benefit. The competition is open to anyone who conducts reporting, commentary or criticism of the media industries in a format intended for a mass audience — podcasts and audio stories are eligible. They have five categories for single stories with a $1000 prize, as well as one category for a series or a single in-depth piece with a $5000 prize. Submissions must be in English.

The deadline is 17th February, 11:59 pm ET.

The Whickers Podcast Pitch - an international funding opportunity for narrative podcast series and one-off audio documentaries. Applicants submit up to four minutes of original taster audio for consideration. Five finalists attend the Sheffield Documentary Festival in June and conduct a live pitch. The winner receives £15,000 plus mentorship, and one runner up receives £5000. All six finalists receive tickets to the festival, two night’s accommodation, and a contribution of up to £400 per project towards their travel expenses. The programme must be in English. You can read my Spotlight here.

The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm GMT.

Solutions Journalism Network Awards - free-to-enter awards which acknowledge, amplify, and celebrate outstanding solutions journalism — an effort to emphasise rigorous and compelling reporting on responses to social problems. The competition is open to journalists working in newsrooms of any size or independently and across all platforms such as digital, broadcast, print, podcasts and radio. The categories relevant to audio include: General Excellence ($1000), The Best in Audio ($500), and The Best of Student ($250). Only English-language entries are accepted.

The deadline is 27th February.

Arthur F. Burns Fellowship (for North Americans) - a 9-week exchange fellowship for U.S. and Canadian journalists to live and work in Germany. Applicants must be between 21-40 years old with at least two years professional, full time journalism experience. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in North American-European affairs, and German language proficiency is encouraged but not required (candidates will attend a 2-week intensive language course). Each fellow receives a $4000 stipend to cover living expenses in Germany, as well as $1500 for travel. Freelance and staff journalists can apply.

The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.

Salt x Spotify Studios Union Scholarship (Fall) - Spotify Studios Union is sponsoring a scholarship for a semester-long Salt Institute for Documentary Studies Graduate Certificate Program at MECA&D for an aspiring audio producer with “a diverse set of lived experiences.” The scholarship covers tuition, fees, and room and board in its entirety for one student each semester. The recipient will also be paired with a current employee of Spotify Studios who will serve as a mentor; they will meet with their mentee four times over the course of a year. Applicants must apply by the priority deadline. International applicants are welcome, but the course is in English and they must pay for their own travel and visa.

The 2026 priority deadline for Fall is 8th March. The regular deadline is 3rd May.

United States

IWMF: Emergency Funds - an emergency support fund providing short-term assistance to women journalists facing crisis situations directly related to their work. The fund offers small grants (unspecified) for medical and psychological care, up to three months of temporary relocation assistance, and legal aid to address threats such as imprisonment or censorship. Non-financial support is also available, including guidance on accessing additional resources. Funding amounts are not fixed and vary based on need and circumstance. Applicants must be staff or freelance women journalists working in any medium, for whom journalism is their primary profession, have worked full-time within the past six months, and be seeking assistance for a crisis directly connected to their reporting.

The deadline is rolling.

Pulitzer Center: U.S. Local News Reporting Grants - reporting grants supporting in-depth enterprise and investigative projects for publication in local U.S. news outlets. It is open to freelance and staff journalists, as well as collaborative newsroom teams, covering underreported local stories with strong public-interest value. Funding supports data-driven, accountability, and investigative reporting on systemic local issues, and may also support outreach such as educational materials or community events to extend impact. There is no specified budget range; grant amounts vary by project scope and needs. Freelancers are eligible if publishing with U.S. local outlets; stipends may be considered in limited cases with justification. Applications require a 250-word project description, preliminary budget, and distribution plan. Proposals are reviewed on a rolling basis, with notifications typically within about a month.

The deadline is rolling.

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Program - a 4-week in-person programme focused on foreign journalists who are living in exile in the United States. The programme offers a living stipend of $2000, as well as essential expenses (i.e. housing, food, transportation). Selected participants will participate in a training aimed at building skills and resilience in the following areas: Security, Legal, Journalism and Entrepreneurship. English proficiency is required.

The deadline is 15th January.

Wave Farm Media Arts Assistance Fund - financial support for new or recently completed artwork in all genres of sound art for applicants residing in New York State for public presentation that serves New York State audiences. Grant awards assist artists in completing new work, reaching public audiences, and advancing artistic exploration and public engagement in the media arts. Artists may apply for up to $7500. The project must have been completed in 2025 or will be completed in 2026. Funding can support individual artist-made experimental documentary works, though it cannot support non-fiction, feature-length, team-driven narrative documentary works. Full-time enrolled students are not eligible. They strongly encourage applicants to complete the application one week early.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics - a recognition of ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by U.S. based (I think) journalists working for established news organisations or publishing independently. Each news organisation can submit up to two nominations. The award includes a $5000 prize and travel expenses to accept the award and discuss the reporting at an awards ceremony held in Washington, D.C., on 20th April 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

Kresge Artist Fellowships - a 1-year fellowship for Detroit emerging and established artists within a wide range of creative disciplines, including sound art, storytelling and interdisciplinary work. Fellows will receive $50,000, no-strings-attached awards. Applicants must be a current legal resident of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County for the two years prior to the award deadline. Fellows must remain residents in the tri-county area throughout the year-long fellowship period.

The deadline is 15th January.

Alonzo Davis Fellowship - a 2-week fully-funded fellowship for U.S. writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent. A $500 honorarium is given, and the application costs $30 (if cost is prohibitive, applicants can email to request a fee waiver). Fellows will come to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts’ Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. VCCA Fellows can work in solitude, then re-energise in the company of other artists. The residencies available are from 1st September to the end of 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

Altavoz Lab Community Journalist Fellowship - a 7-month programme for journalists based in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who are working with community-based news outlets that serve historically disinvested communities. Grants range from $3000 to $8000, with up to $3000 for an audience engagement project for newsrooms or community partners. The fellowship starts in April 2026. During this time, fellows will participate in monthly virtual cohort meetings, attend monthly mentorship sessions, and produce and publish an in-depth reporting project. While sound is not explicitly listed, the fellowship is “open to all formats,” and the most important requirement of the fellowship is “the connection between the outlet and the local community that’s being served by the story.” Applicants must report in English, Spanish, or both.

The deadline is 16th February, 11:59 pm PT.

William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).

The next deadline is 16th January.

The NPR College Podcast Challenge - a free-to-enter competition where U.S. based college students make an original short audio piece on any topic they want. The podcast can be in many different formats, including an interview, narrative story, or even investigative reporting, as long as it is between 3 and 12 minutes long. The contest is open to students of all ages pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, as well as those who have already graduated earlier in 2024. It can be done alone or with collaborators. Roughly ten finalists will be awarded a $500 scholarship, and one Grand Prize Winner will receive $5000 and their story will have the chance to feature on NPR. You can read my Spotlight here.

The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Global Health Media Fellowship - a 12-month fellowship offering practical training for U.S. based medical students in the fundamentals of journalism, communications, and global health reporting on a variety of media platforms. The aim is to build a generation of physician-storytellers who can combat medical misinformation and shine a light on untold global health stories. Fellows learn how reporting on global health issues can impact health and human rights efforts, foundation and government health assistance, and individual health choices. Through coursework at Stanford’s Graduate Program in Journalism, independent reporting, and a CNN internship, fellows gain an understanding of how to tell compelling stories and work with local, national and international media outlets in order to share valuable medical and global health information with the general public. Training will be on a variety of media platforms, including print, online, broadcast, and social and digital media. A modest travel stipend (unspecified) is awarded, and fellows receive a stipend (unspecified) from CNN during their internship portion.

The deadline is 19th January.

NLGJA Excellence In Journalism Awards - a recognition of excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community, held by The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). They are open to anyone, including non-members and journalists who do not identify as LGBTQ+. There are several categories, including Print/Online, Broadcast, Digital and Editorial, among others. Entry fees for members are $25 early bird and $50 regular; and for nonmembers $75 early bird and $100 regular. There is no entry fee for student members entering the student journalism category and a reduced rate of $15 for non-member students.

The early bird deadline is 19th January, and the final deadline is 1st March.

White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship - a $6500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for AAJA student members who are current college students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board, books, and other educational expenses. The applicant must provide a statement of financial need. Recipients are invited to a luncheon with the members of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) and are matched with a volunteer mentor from the White House press corps for one year. Travel to the luncheon is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

The deadline is 21st January.

Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for currently enrolled undergraduate students of Asian American-Pacific Islander descent pursuing sports journalism as a career. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA; have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need; and use the scholarship funds to directly support or advance their education. The selected recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.

The deadline is 21st January.

CIC / Anna Chennault Scholarship - a $5000 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for an Asian American graduate student pursuing journalism as a career. Applicants must: have a current AAJA membership and be a graduate student currently enrolled full time at a college or university in the U.S. or one of its territories. The selected student will also receive travel, lodging and registration to attend AAJA’s national annual convention and a mentor for the convention. Applicants must provide a statement of financial need.

The deadline is 21st January.

Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for young sports broadcast, podcast, or radio journalists with less than three years of professional experience. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need. The selected scholarship recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.

The deadline is 21st January.

The Sacramento Press Club Scholarships - funding of $4000 - $8000 for college students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students for at least one term in the upcoming academic year and have a connection to the nine-county Sacramento region (Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada and Butte counties). There are three ways to meet this requirement, students can: be from the Sacramento region; be enrolled in a Sacramento region college or university (NOTE: SF Bay Area colleges/universities are not included in the Sacramento region); or show a demonstrated interest in covering news of the Sacramento region. Previous winners have included audio and radio journalists.

The deadline is 23rd January, 11:59 pm PT.

Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grant - up to $2000 of funding for Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business, or aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 25th January.

Pulitzer Prize - prestigious awards for U.S. journalism. They have an Audio Reporting category, which looks for “deep and revelatory reporting in the public interest” across all forms of audio storytelling, from podcasts to radio broadcasts. It is open to independent American producers and U.S. broadcast outlets. The prize is $15,000. Audio entries may not exceed a total of five hours of recorded material. Digital news sites operated by broadcast and audio organisations are also eligible in most Journalism categories. Independent U.S. based producers can apply. Submissions cost $75.

The deadline is 26th January, 11:59 pm PT.

NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship - an $8000 unrestricted cash grant available for artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein. They support different disciplines each year; the 2026 categories do not explicitly include sound, but there is a Digital/Electronic Arts category that includes “interactive installations” and “other image, text, audio, or video works rooted in technology.” Applicants must be 25+ by the application deadline date.

The deadline is 27th January, 5 pm ET.

The NIHCM Foundation Television and Audio Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award recognising excellence in television and audio reporting on health care issues and policy. The winner receives $20,000. Entry can be either for an individual story or a series. Stories must have been broadcast during the calendar year 2025.

The deadline is 30th January, 5 pm ET.

Overseas Press Club of America Awards - a celebration of international reporting by U.S. based journalists in Newspapers, News Services, Newsletters, Digital, Magazines, Radio, Podcasts, Television, Video, Cartoons, Books and Photography. All award winners receive a certificate and a $1000 prize. They have an audio specific award and other medium agnostic awards. Each entry costs $200 — freelancers who find it difficult to pay the full fee can contact patricia [at] opcofamerica.org for information about financial aid.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

NABJ-Acel Moore Scholarships - two scholarships from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for a U.S. undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. The scholarship is worth $3000. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining at the time of application, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and be a current NABJ student member in good standing.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm PT.

Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation (U.S.) - a fellowship for U.S. applicants at Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens (including those working outside the U.S.) and should either be working journalists or freelance journalists, or work for a news organisation in another capacity. Selected fellows will receive supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Project proposals may deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. To apply, candidates should complete the international application for the Nieman Fellowship, and indicate interest in being considered for the Nieman-Berkman Klein programme.

The deadline is 31st January.

Nieman Visiting Fellowship (for U.S. Applicants) - short-term research opportunities for individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates do not need to be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. Applications may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or other topics. Nieman Visiting Fellows utilise the extensive resources at Harvard and MIT, including local scholars, research centers and libraries, to achieve concrete results, either developing a project that can be completed during the time spent at Harvard or as part of a larger undertaking that continues after the fellowship period ends. Fellows are expected to share their progress and findings either through publication on one of Nieman’s in-house websites — Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard — or in another medium or format better suited to the project. Applicants list their preferred start date, the number of weeks requested (no more than 12, with most being between 4 to 8 weeks). Fellows not supported by an employer will receive a stipend of $1325 per week. For fellows not residing in the Boston area, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.

The deadline is 31st January.

The Victor K. McElheny Award - free-to-enter awards recognising outstanding coverage of science, public-health, technology, or environmental issues at the local or regional level in the United States. Winners receive a $10,000 award and are honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Programme at MIT. Freelance or staff journalists working for independent news organisations can apply. Outlets with a large staff and emphasis on a national audience are not eligible for the award. They accept a wide range of submissions, including broadcasters and podcasters, as long as the platform’s primary mission is to serve a local or regional audience. Non-English entries must be accompanied by an English translation.

The deadline is 31st January.

Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism - an award to recognise constructively critical articles, books, and electronic and online media reports; academic and other research; and reports by media ombudsmen and journalism watchdog groups based in the United States. The winner receives a $2500 honorarium. Both individuals and media (or other organisations, enterprises, and groups) are eligible for the award, including newspapers, periodicals, and broadcast/cable stations.

The deadline is 31st January.

Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellowship (United States) - a yearlong fellowship at the University of Michigan designed to underscore the importance of arts reporting and criticism in American journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have a minimum of five years of experience, and currently be working in journalism. They are looking for a diverse range of journalists, including reporters, editors, data experts, visual journalists, audio producers, engagement specialists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs and organisational change agents. The fellow will pursue an ambitious journalism project related to the arts, during which they will have access to university courses, research and art creation across various disciplines. The fellow will receive a $85,000 living stipend, a $5000 relocation reimbursement, and health insurance coverage for the academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to relocate to the Ann Arbor area for the academic year to study on campus.

The deadline is 1st February.

AIR AMPLIFY Podcast Accelerator - a marketing accelerator for independent creators with an existing podcast who are ready to take it to the next level. The programme will equip independent audio makers with marketing, branding, audience-growth and development skills to take their shows to the next level. AIR will host a series of virtual AMPLIFY webinars throughout the Spring. These sessions will be open to all AIR members. Additionally, sixteen people will be selected for the cohort to receive additional mentorship from industry experts and a stipend (unspecified).

The deadline is 2nd February, 11:59 pm ET.

Scripps Howard Awards - a recognition of the best in American journalism from television stations, networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and print publications. They have an Award for Excellence in Audio Storytelling. They also have other thematic categories which allow for audio submissions. Applications cost $75, except the Distinguished Service to the First Amendment category which is free. The prize for each category is $10,000 and a trophy.

The deadline is 2nd February.

Spencer Fellowship for Education Reporting - a 1-year fellowship at Columbia Journalism School for four journalists and educators of all disciplines who want to develop and publish an ambitious long-form project that advances public understanding of education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. There are residential and non-residential fellowship options. Residential fellows receive an $85,000 scholarship for personal living expenses and non-residential fellows receive a $43,000 stipend. Both fellows receive $7500 for project expenses and one-on-one mentorship with a full-time faculty mentor from the Journalism School. Only residential fellows will receive Columbia’s basic student health insurance. A college degree is not required to apply.

The deadline is 3rd February, 11:59 pm ET.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 6th February.

Georgia Council for the Arts Project Grant - between $1000 and $5000 of funding for artists based in the state of Georgia for single art projects such as an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of workshops for children, or an artist residency. This includes media arts presentations (film, video, and audio). Applicants can be non-profit organisations, government entities, public libraries, schools and colleges/universities. Applicants also can apply for capacity building projects, such as developing a strategic plan, creating a development plan, or providing professional development. They require a 50% match of the grant request amount.

The deadline is 6th February, 11:59 pm ET.

SPACES – Echo Artist Residency Program - a 6-week residency for Cleveland artists to create on-site projects for the greater Cleveland community and their galleries. Residents will receive an (unspecified) honorarium and production budget, facility access at maker spaces as well as on-site lodging in the gallery. The residency results in a six week exhibition in the space. They encourage applicants to propose projects that push the boundaries of their artistic practice, and share an authentic connection to this region.

The deadline is 10th February.

Health Coverage Fellowship - a 9-day, in-person fellowship in Boston for journalists covering health. It is open to print, broadcast, and online journalists, as well as freelancers and independent creators. Thirteen fellows are selected to participate from 11th - 19th September in a programme featuring briefings and discussions with health officials, researchers, practitioners, and patients on topics including mental health, pandemics, medical breakthroughs, climate-related health impacts, healthcare disparities, women’s health, and aging. The fellowship is fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, and meals, with no cost to fellows or their outlets. Participants stay at a conference center near Boston and take part in an intensive schedule alongside journalists from around the world.

The deadline is 13th February, 11:59 pm PT.

O’Brien Fellowship In Public Service Journalism - a 9-month fellowship for journalists residing in the U.S. or its territories with at least five years of professional experience to report and produce an in-depth public service journalism project on a regional, national or international topic. Successful applicants receive a $75,000 salary stipend and additional support. Fellows traditionally are in residence at the O’Brien newsroom in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but they also take remote or partially remote applications. They offer additional stipends for fellows with family and relocation requirements, and a $9000 travel and research stipend. Applicants may be connected to print operations, radio, television, websites, podcasts, online publications, wire services, or magazines of general public interest. Freelance or staff journalists are welcome to apply, but they must have an outlet to broadcast or publish their project. There are no academic prerequisites.

The deadline is 15th February.

Best of West Awards - a journalistic competition for individuals or organisations based in the American West. They accept audio journalism/art submissions in most categories, but they also have a specific Audio Storytelling category. It costs $20 per entry. Non-English language entries accepted, provided there is an English transcript.

The deadline is 15th February, 11:59 pm PT.

Report for America Journalist Program - a 2-year national service programme (with an optional third year) that places emerging journalists in U.S. based local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues and communities. They are looking for applicants with one to three years of experience and a strong commitment to public service. Entrants must be eligible to work in the United States. They place journalists in newsrooms of all types, including radio. You can see their interactive database of radio job openings, newsrooms, and beats here.

The deadline is 16th February.

The NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards - a recognition of U.S. journalism that best covers the Black experience or addresses issues affecting the worldwide Black community. It is open to all media organisations and individuals involved in print, broadcast (TV, radio and podcasting) and all forms of digital journalism, as well as communications and collegiate media. The fee is $150 ($75 for members) or $45 for students ($20 for student members).

The deadline is 18th February, midnight PT.

Vermont Humanities Project Grants - up to $5000 for community and curriculum development projects that expand the humanities in Vermont. Fundable projects include: community programming that invites participation in humanities discourse; curriculum development with plans to share the work to increase access to the humanities; humanities experiences designed to support a specific affinity group or to encourage interaction among more than one affinity group. Both new and existing projects are eligible to apply.

The next deadline is 18th February.

NABJ Hall of Fame Induction - a homage to legendary Black journalists who have made outstanding contributions to the industry and have worked in the media profession for a minimum of 15 years. They accept nominations. Nominees must be current, former or retired media professionals, full-time freelance and/or working journalists, which includes reporters, editors, photographers, newsroom managers, etc., who produce, gather and disseminate news for newspapers, magazines, television, radio stations, wire services, and/or digital media. Nominations can be made posthumously.

The deadline is 18th February.

NABJ-ESPN Stuart Scott Internship - a paid 10-week summer internship for U.S. based students interested in sports journalism, hosted by ESPN and the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). They provide a $3500 stipend to help housing costs. The awardee will also receive an all expenses paid trip to the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta, Georgia, from 12th - 16th August. Applicants must be an NABJ student member in good standing.

The deadline is 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.

NABJ Scholarships - $2500 funding from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for 25 students who have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in journalism and media, a record of community service, and who are in need of financial support. Applicants must be: a current NABJ student member in good standing (student memberships cost $40); an undergraduate sophomore, junior or senior/graduate student with at least one full year of school remaining at the time of the application, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above; at an accredited U.S. college or university. They also have specific scholarships (applicants may apply for multiple NABJ opportunities but may receive only one award per calendar year):

2026 NABJ Ethel Payne Fellowship - a $5000 reporting fellowship for a U.S. based NABJ member to complete a reporting project or single story focused on Africa. Applicants must have at least seven years of full-time reporting experience.

Larry Whiteside Scholarship - $5000 scholarship supporting an emerging journalist with an interest in sports journalism. The recipient receives a fully funded trip to the NABJ Convention & Career Fair (12th - 16th August in Atlanta, GA), including registration, lodging, and round-trip airfare.

NABJ-Monica Roberts LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarship - two scholarships of up to $2000 each supporting Black LGBTQ+ students studying journalism, mass communications, or otherwise pursuing reporting and storytelling. Named in honor of journalist and activist Monica Roberts, the award supports the educational advancement of the next generation of Black LGBTQ+ media professionals. Eligible applicants are undergraduate or graduate students with at least one full academic year remaining at an accredited U.S. college or university and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

The deadlines are 27th February, 11:59 pm PT.

Edward R. Murrow Press Fellowship - a 10-month full-time residence fellowship at the Council on Foreign Relation’s (CFR) headquarters in New York for a distinguished foreign correspondent or editor. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with distinguished credentials in the field of journalism who have covered international news as a working journalist for print, broadcast, or online media widely available in the U.S. The programme awards a stipend of $100,000 as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). The fellow is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee of CFR and is not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.

The deadline is 27th February.

Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism - a 1-year fellowship at the University of Colorado for U.S. based journalists to deepen their understanding of environmental issues, hone their craft, and enjoy a break from deadlines while living at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Fellows will audit classes and pursue an independent project of their own design — podcasts are on the list of accepted projects. They’ll also attend weekly seminars and participate in field trips to world-renowned institutions to learn more about environmental science and policy. Fellows receive a stipend of $80,000 and will travel (expenses paid) to the Society of Environmental Journalists annual conference. Applicants must hold a current visa and be authorised to work in the U.S.

The deadline is 1st March, 11:59 pm MT.

Ed Bradley Journalism Fellowship - a 1-week training programme at New York University which seeks to identify and rectify the underrepresentation of African American males in newsrooms across the U.S. The fellowship is open to all U.S. college students who appreciate the programme’s mission, regardless of their identity or background, though Black males with aligned interests and career goals are particularly encouraged to apply. During the workshop students will receive hands-on instruction from NYU faculty and visiting professionals and get the opportunity to report and produce their own multimedia stories. The programme runs from 8th to 14th June. NYU provides the training, housing, meals and transportation. Students must have completed their freshman year by summer 2026.

The deadline is 1st March.

National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - funding and support from The National Press Club (NPC) for U.S. based promising student journalists who are serving their communities. The upcoming scholarships are:

The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a student who demonstrates a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must be in the process of applying to an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship - a one-time $5000 scholarship for a high school senior who is in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S. and wishes to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must have a 3.0 and above grade-point average. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.

The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie School - a scholarship of $5000 awarded annually to a high school senior who appears to be a promising future journalist who will bring diversity to American journalism. The award can be renewed up to three years, for a total of $20,000 toward educational expenses. Applicants must: be in the process of applying to an accredited college or university in the U.S.; have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher; and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply.

The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to help defray post-graduate tuition costs for a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism. Applicants must be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to an accredited graduate programme in journalism. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Work samples can include broadcast news stories and clips from a podcast or other digital media.

The Lewis Scholarship (Summer) - free housing and a monthly stipend of $1000 to support student journalists of colour who plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C., in summer. Applicants must: be a college junior or senior; be over 18; identify as a person of colour; have a minimum cumulative 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need. Graduating seniors may apply for this scholarship if their internship takes place in the semester immediately following graduation. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The Rich Passan Sports Writing Scholarship - a one-time stipend of $5000 to support a rising junior or senior in college interested in a career in sports writing. Applicants must have demonstrated experience in sports writing, as well as a plan to pursue a career in sports journalism. Applicants do not need to be U.S. citizens to apply, although they must attend an accredited university or community college in the U.S.

The deadlines are 1st March, 11:59 pm ET.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The next deadlines is 1st March..

SCAC Arts Project Support Grants - up to $2500 in funding for artists, nonprofit organisations, and units of government in South Carolina, aimed at supporting quality arts projects, marketing, and events and/or an artist’s commitment to improving themselves and/or their work artistically. Among other things, the grant can be used to build and/or increase technical, online, or virtual capacity; for supporting art projects in public spaces, community arts development, or professional development for artists and arts administration staff. They accept artists working within various disciplines, including time-based arts such as sound.

The deadline is 2nd March, 11:59 pm ET.

SPJ New America Awards - celebrating public service journalism that explores and exposes issues of importance to immigrant or ethnic communities in the United States. They have an audio category. Entries may be in any language — however, English translations must be supplied for non-English entries. Entries cost $40 for SPJ members, $60 for non-members.

The deadline is 11th March, 11:59 pm ET.

KCUR’s Aviva Okeson-Haberman Internship Program (Summer) - an educational programme that provides U.S. based students, recent graduates and other potential journalists with skills, relationships and resources that will help them pursue careers in public media, journalism and/or non-profits. Internships pay $15 per hour, and interns may receive academic credit if an agreement is made between KCUR and the intern’s college or university.

The deadline is 15th March.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Kitchen Radio Sheffield – Call for New Radio Hosts - an open call for new radio hosts from underrepresented groups in radio, particularly women and people of colour. Open to people with no prior radio experience who want to share a passion, sound, or perspective not often heard on air. Selected hosts receive training, support, and a collaborative environment to develop and present their own shows. The station is looking for curiosity, commitment, and original ideas rather than previous broadcasting credits. Applications are submitted via the enquiries form on kitchenradio.co.uk

The deadline is unspecified.

IRN Awards for News Radio - free-to-enter awards for U.K. commercial radio stations affiliated to Newslink and Forces Radio. Categories include News Team of the Year; Best News Special; Best News Story or Coverage; Reporter of the Year (National); Reporter of the Year (Regional); Best Interview; Specialist Reporter of the Year; Best Sports Coverage; Newcomer of the Year and Student Journalist of the Year and the Gold Award.

The deadline is 15th January, 5 pm GMT.

Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) - awards for U.K. based audio and radio, held by the Radio Academy. They have 21 categories, including Best New Presenter. Entries will be priced at £45 for early bird entry and £65 after that. You must be a member of the Radio Academy to enter (£36/year).

The early bird deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm GMT; the regular deadline is 11th February, 11:59 pm GMT.

RSA Residencies for Scotland - 1-month residencies for artists based in Scotland. Residents will be offered housing, unique community resources (gardens/libraries/community hub and kitchen), to realise one public event sharing their work. Although they aim to work flexibly with artists to build a residency around their needs, in terms of timing and alternate support. Artists can apply for up to £5000 and artists pay £300 per week to Deveron Projects, to be included in the artist’s budget.

The deadline is 18th January, 5 pm GMT.

Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards - free-to-enter awards that champion the achievements of the U.K.’s current and emerging writers, publishers, photographers, broadcasters, content creators, and personalities whose work encourages audiences to broaden their understanding of food and drink. They have a Radio and Podcast category. The category winners receive a trophy, a Fortnum & Mason Hamper.

The deadline is 28th January, 12 pm GMT.

New Generation Thinkers - a scheme for five early-career researchers at a U.K. research organisation who are specialising in arts and humanities, allowing them to be “researchers in residence” at BBC Radio 4, where they will work with programme makers and produce a piece of writing to be recorded for radio. See the eligible research organisations here. Successful applicants also take part in learning and development opportunities with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) around working with the media, engaging the public with research, and how to work with policy makers. Applicants must be: over the age of 18; currently studying for their first PhD, having made considerable progress in their research; or within eight years of the award of their first PhD, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, health reasons, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must be within the first six years of their academic appointment and not a senior lecturer.

The deadline is 28th January, 4 pm GMT.

Amnesty Media Awards - a celebration of excellence in human rights journalism at U.K. based media outlets. There is a Radio & Podcasts category, as well as a free-to-enter, medium agnostic Gaby Rado Award for New Journalist category, for an applicant who has been working for five years or less in paid employment as a journalist. Entries must be in English or subtitled in English. Entries cost £200, but freelance journalists, non-profit, or small media outlets can apply for sponsorship.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 GMT.

Sandford St Martin Awards - a free-to-enter award for U.K. broadcast content that explores religious, spiritual or ethical themes. Relevant categories include: Radio/Audio category, Journalism and the Young Audience award, for media made for those under 18.

The deadline is 30th January.

Sonic Arts Forum Leicester Call for Works - an in-person showcase and feedback event for artists and creatives working with sound and technology as a core part of their practice. The Sonic Arts Forum will host the event at De Montfort University, Leicester, on 18th April. Participants are invited to introduce their work in a supportive, informal setting, with 20 minutes to present followed by 10 minutes of discussion. The call is open to a wide range of sound-based practices, including improvisation, live electronics, field recording, fixed media, audiovisual work, installation, and algorithmic composition. All presenters must be physically present on the day. No travel or accommodation support is available.
The deadline is 30th January.

Create Berwick Creative Action Fund - grants of £1000 - £5000 for creatives in Berwick and the surrounding wards to boost their careers or produce new creative activity within the Create Berwick Zone, or within the Elizabethan walls around Berwick. Funding cannot be used for a project already in progress, and must contribute towards a creative output, which could take many forms, including a sound- or radio-based work of art or a community event.

The next deadline is 31st January.

Radiophrenia Open Call - open call for sound and transmission artworks to be broadcast in September in Glasgow and online. They are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. Priority will be given to works that are created especially for the medium of radio, that demonstrate originality, a spirit of experimentation, and that play to the medium’s unique attributes as a means of disseminating ideas. There is no festival theme but they are especially open to works dealing with environmental topics such as the climate crisis, ecology, global warming, and pollution. They welcome submissions from artists who identify as the global majority, disabled and LGBTQI+. No fees are available for selected works, only a platform.

The deadline is 14th February.

The Wincott Awards - free to enter awards for business, economic and financial journalism which is primarily for a U.K. audience. There are seven Wincott Awards with monetary rewards from £1500 - £5000, including Audio Journalism of the Year. They have a Young Journalist of the Year category for the best individual journalist under the age of 30, working in any medium.

The deadline is March 2nd.

Europe

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified. International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Northern Europe + Germany - for journalists aged 18 to 45 from Germany and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to work as correspondents in local newsrooms. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend. Language skills in German are not a prerequisite for applications from Northern Europe; a working knowledge of English is expected.

The deadline is 15th January.

Southern Africa - for journalists aged 25 to 40 from Germany and Southern Africa (SADC member states + Kenya) to work as correspondents in local newsrooms, while simultaneously producing content for their home newsroom. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend. The Southern Africa scholarship will begin in July and August, and Germany scholarship recipients will begin in August or later.

The deadline is 31st January.

Milena Jesenská Fellowship - a 3-month programme in Vienna, Austria, offering European (including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey) cultural journalists time off from their professional duties in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Cultural, in this case, should be interpreted in a broad sense to encompass a wide variety of intellectual and artistic fields. Applicants must have worked in print, broadcast or online journalism for several years and must have an outstanding professional record. The next fellowship term is September 2026 to June 2027. Fellows receive a stipend of €3300/month. In addition, they are provided with an office including access to the internet, administrative and research facilities as well as other services free of charge. All application materials should be in English.

The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm CET.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The deadlines are 22nd January, 1 pm CEST.

Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.

The next deadline is 30th January.

AFJA Grand Prize for Agricultural and Agri-Food Journalism - a prize open to journalists in France reporting on agriculture, food, rurality or the environment. Applicants must hold the French press card issued by the Commission de la Carte d’Identité des Journalistes (CCIJP). The prize (unspecified) is shared between the winners of the two categories: Written (print/web) and Audiovisual category (video/radio). Applications must be in French.

The deadline is 31st January.

Federal President Horst Köhler Fellowship | International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) – A work-exchange fellowship for journalists from Southern Africa and Germany to work for several weeks at a host media outlet in the partner region, producing reporting for their home newsroom. For Southern African applicants, eligibility is limited to journalists aged 25–40 based in SADC member states or Kenya. Southern African fellows receive a €3,500 bursary, intended to cover travel, accommodation, and living costs. The fellowship includes an introductory conference in Berlin and a newsroom placement with time for independent reporting. Southern African fellows participate in July–August 2026; German fellows begin August 2026 or later. Applicants must be professional journalists (not students) with above-average English proficiency and must apply digitally.
The deadline is 31st January.

European Commission Journalism Partnerships - Collaborations - grants supporting cross-border media collaborations from countries in the Creative Europe Programme in order to foster media transformation, trustworthy reporting and skills for news media professionals. Each project will be granted a maximum of €2,000,000. Applicants are expected to co-finance their projects up to 80% of total eligible costs. Applications accepted from non-profit, public and private media outlets (including written/online press, radio/podcasts, TV, etc) as well as other organisations focusing on news media (including media associations, NGOs, journalistic funds and training organisations focusing on media professionals, etc). Teams must gather at least three partners from at least three different participating countries.

The deadline is 4th February.

A New Approach: Expert-Reviewed Journalism – by Journalismfund Europe – Reporting grants for cross-border investigative journalism projects in Europe. Open to teams of at least two professional journalists and/or media outlets working across a minimum of two European countries, producing original, in-depth investigations with clear relevance to European audiences. Grants range from approximately €2,000 for smaller investigations to €14,000 or more for large, multi-country projects involving extensive research, data access, legal review, and multiple publications. At least 80% of the requested budget must go to journalists or media outlets domiciled in EU member states. Projects must be published by at least two professional news outlets in two different European countries, with letters of intent required at application. Eligible applicants are professional freelance journalists and/or legally incorporated media outlets (outlets must be incorporated at least one year prior to application). Students are not eligible. All media formats are accepted, including print, online, radio, television, podcasts, photojournalism, and journalistic non-fiction. Journalists previously funded by Journalismfund Europe may reapply.

The next deadline is 19th March, 1 pm CET.

Africa

Uganda National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape. All journalists working within Uganda are eligible, whether freelance or full time, but work must have been published or broadcast in a Ugandan media outlet or a regional news outlet that is widely accessible in the country. They allow for radio/podcast entries — entries should not exceed 60 minutes. They have 20 thematic categories, including a new Rising Star Award for Excellence in Early-Career Journalism for applicants who are 25 years or younger.

The deadline is 31st January.

Sanlam Financial Journalism Awards - a recognition of the best in African financial journalism, across print, online, radio, podcasts and TV media, for journalists residing in Africa, employed by an African news organisation, and publishing or broadcasting their work on the continent. Each category carries a cash prize of R 35,000, as well as R 30,000 for the Best Newcomer and R 45,000 for the Financial Journalist of the Year winner. There are nine distinct categories, including one specifically for financial audio/radio broadcast. Entries must have been broadcast in 2025, and they can be in the language that a media house reports its news — organisers of the competition will arrange translations for non-English entries.

The deadline is 28th February.

SADC Media Awards - a celebration of the work of journalists from The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Member States. The themes of the entries must be on issues and activities promoting Regional Integration in the SADC region such as infrastructure, economy, water, culture, sports, agriculture, and more. They have a Radio Journalism category. The first prize winner in each category receives $2500 and the runner-up receives $1000.

The deadline is 29th February.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Jeduca Education Student Journalism Awards - a competition for material and quality work by recently graduated university Brazilian students on relevant topics across educational journalism and Brazilian public education. They also have a student category which accepts existing works (articles, documentaries, podcasts, etc.). The first prize is R$4500, the second is R$3000 and the third is R$1500.

The deadline is 31st January.

Canada

Hillman Prize (Canada) - a free-to-enter award honouring excellent Canadian journalism that is in service of the common good. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. Entries can be across print, digital and broadcast platforms, but they should be widely accessible to a Canadian audience. Self-published work is not eligible. Prize winners receive an honorarium (unspecified).

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Canadian Journalism Foundation Fellowships and Bursaries - fellowships and bursaries for Canadian journalists, each with varying eligibility criteria. The upcoming fellowships which are relevant to audio journalists are:

CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship - offered to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Fellows receive a 1-year research stipend of CAD $100,000, plus $50,000 for publishing partner support. Fellows will collaborate with a national media partner to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles with a national publication partner or media distributor.

The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships - offered to three First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalists with 1 to 10 years of experience to explore an issue of interest, while being hosted for one month at CBC Indigenous in Winnipeg or Montreal. Fellows receive a stipend of CAD $30,000 and will write or produce a piece or series which will be considered for publication/broadcast by CBC News.

CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists - a CAD $5000 annual bursary offered to a BIPOC student in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism programme. It is designed to support students who have demonstrated strong engagement with the BIPOC community and a commitment to high journalistic standards.

CJF Black Journalism Fellowship - offered to an early-career Black journalist with 1 to 5 years of experience. Fellows will be hosted for six months at a CBC/Radio-Canada (English and French), Globe and Mail or CTV News newsroom or at the IJB at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The Landsberg Award – Canadian Journalism Foundation - a CAD $5000 offered to a journalist conducting exceptional reporting on women’s equality issues in Canada through a gender lens. It is open to working journalists (staff or freelance).

The CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting - a CAD $10,000 award recognising Canadian reporting that highlights adaptive and innovative solutions to climate change.

The deadlines are 23rd January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Mark Rosenfeld Fellowship in Higher Education Journalism - a fellowship which supports in-depth and innovative journalism centred on higher education in Canada. They provide CAD $10,000 for research and reporting, hired equipment, and travel. If necessary, The Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations (OCUFA) will also provide editorial support. It is open to Canadians, permanent residents in Canada, and non-Canadians holding a valid work permit. Full-time, part-time, and freelance journalists (including students) can apply. Podcasts are an accepted medium for the project. Applications can be submitted in either English or French.

The deadline is 6th March.

Lieutenant Governor’s B.C. Journalism Fellowship - a 2- to 4-month grant for British Columbia-based emerging or experienced journalists to research, produce and publish or broadcast a deep-dive journalism project of significance to British Columbians. This year two awards are available: one of up to CAD $12,000 for an emerging journalist and one of up to $25,000 for an established journalist. The journalism produced can be in any language. It could be written for print or digital publishing or may be multimedia such as a video or podcast. Applicants can be staff or freelance, but freelancers must have a letter of support from a publishing source which confirms to publish or broadcast the work upon its completion and staff must have a letter of support from their employer stating that they may have the requisite time off to work on the project.

The deadline is 15th March, midnight PT.

Oceania

The Quill Awards - media awards in Victoria, Australia, hosted by the Melbourne Press Club. Entrants must have been employed by a media organisation that is based in Victoria or conducted substantial publishing or broadcasting activities in Victoria at the time the work was published. There are many medium agnostic categories as well as ones specifically for audio such as Podcasting, Radio Current Affairs and Radio News. The best category winner is selected as the Gold Quill winner, receiving an AU $8000 prize. There is also the Young Journalist of the Year, for applicants 25 years or under working in any medium — the winner for that category receives AU $1000 along with flights, accommodation, and a ticket to the 2026 IRE Conference in Washington, D.C. Entries cost $125. Members get one free entry (membership is $100 for journalists, $150 for associate members and $40 for students).

The deadline is 27th January.

Community Broadcasting Foundation Grants - content grants which increase and diversify the voices heard in Australian media by supporting the creation of compelling content. They have Specialist Radio Programming Grants for stations producing content that meets the needs of particular communities. This funding is intended to encourage stations to: serve people with a print disability, create programmes to serve a defined local ethnic community, and create First Nations Australian programmes. They also have Development and Operations grants, Quick Response grants, and Sector Investment grants.

The deadline is 3rd March, 2 pm AEDT.

Asia

Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship - a reporting fellowship and story-grant programme for journalists based in the Philippines focused on investigating extreme weather, climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and accountability. It is open to journalists working in any medium (print, online, TV, radio) with at least two years of professional experience and prior reporting on environmental, climate, or governance issues. The fellowship includes a three-day investigative reporting workshop in mid-February, followed by a mentored reporting phase (February - May). Selected fellows receive mentorship and story grants (unspecified) and are expected to produce an investigative story for publication or broadcast by their home outlet by May. Training covers climate science, disaster management in the Philippines, data journalism, OSINT, GIS mapping, satellite imagery analysis, and physical and digital security, and includes a field visit to climate-impacted communities. Applicants must be based in the Philippines, working as freelance or staff journalists at international, national, local, or community-based outlets, and must submit a signed letter of commitment from a publisher guaranteeing publication or broadcast. The fellowship is run by Earth Journalism Network (Internews).

The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm (Asia/Manila).

Shorenstein Journalism Award - a $10,000 award for an Asian news media outlet or a journalist whose work has primarily appeared in Asian news media. While organisations are eligible, teams of journalists are not. The reporting must be accurate, deeply investigated, and nuanced. A nominee’s work may be in traditional forms of print/online/broadcast journalism or in emerging forms of multimedia journalism.

The deadline is 15th February.

SOPA Awards - a celebration of quality journalism in English, Chinese and Bahasa Indonesia from across the Asia-Pacific region or organisations that distribute widely in the region, organised by The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA). They have an Excellence in Audio Reporting category, as well as other categories that allow for audio entries. Submissions cost between HK$900 ($115) and HK$1800 ($231) depending on language, membership status and whether the reporting is local or global.

The deadline is 26th February.

Middle East

Delfina Open Call for Artists from Syria - a 12-week residency in London for Syrian artists. It is dedicated to “open” independent research or to “thematic” collective research around a specific issue or idea. Applicants must be Syrian and currently live in Syria, or currently live in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, or the UAE, but have lived in Syria before 2012. Applicants must have at least a graduate-level qualification in the arts or a related field. Residents will be provided with transportation, housing (with shared facilities), an allowance of £40 per day and a materials budget of £1000. Applicants must also be proficient in English.

The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm GMT.

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This month I feel particularly excited by the $25,000 Artists & Mothers Grant, covering childcare expenses for New York City-based artists with children under three. It’s also lovely to see the Radiophrenia Open Call for sound and transmission artworks back again, as well as competitions like Sonic Dash, where you’re given a 48-hour competition to create a 2-minute audio piece from scratch, and the The NPR College Podcast Challenge for U.S. based college students to make an original short audio piece with a $5000 prize.

Also, I’m looking for funny audio pieces for my next In The Dark listening event next month. I would love to hear suggestions! It could be chatcasts, radio sketch shows, audio documentaries — truly anything funny that is in audio form.

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I am leaving my position as lead London curator for In The Dark, where I’ve produced listening events for the past three years. A lot of people ask me for advice on curating their own events, so I’ve compiled some general tips I’ve learned over the years in a Spotlight.

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P.S. My last In The Dark listening events will be in London (Thursday January 15th) and Bristol (Sunday January 18th), on the theme of audio humour.

More Opportunities

International

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Open Call - a callout for submissions to imagineNATIVE, an Indigenous film and media arts festival. The callout is open to Indigenous artists at all levels of experience. The festival will take place in person from 2nd - 7th June, 2026, showcasing Indigenous-made film, video, digital, interactive and audio media works. They are committed to an audience’s greater understanding of Indigenous peoples, cultures, and artistic expressions. Works are therefore not required to have overt Indigenous content or themes, and can be productions made at all budget levels. They strive to represent a variety of ideas, themes, and genres, in addition to a diversity of Indigenous languages, Nations, and cultures. For the regular submission period, there is a CAD $5 submission fee, but it increases to CAD $15 during the late submission period.

The regular deadline is 19th December, and the late submission deadline is 9th January 2026.

A Very Global Christmas - an international call-out to participate in A Very Global Christmas, a broadcast by BBC Radio 4. Participants can send a voice note in English describing their Christmas Day 2025. Specific prompts and guidelines are listed in the open call. Participants can send their voice notes via WhatsApp to +44 3700 100 444 with the word ‘CHRISTMAS’ to be included in the programme.

The deadline is 25th December.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program - a federally funded, 5-month international exchange programme for mid-career democracy activists, scholars, civil society leaders, and journalists to explore new ideas, undertake individual research, and share best practices. Applicants must possess a doctorate (a Ph.D. or academic equivalent) and be proficient in English. Fellows will spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region, focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development. The fellowship will involve seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend (unspecified) for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and round trip travel to and from Washington, D.C. One of the recent fellows was a radio journalist.

The deadline is 31st December.

Content is Queen Micro-grants for Podcasters - micro-grants of up to £1000 which help 20 international podcasters develop trailers, original pilots, or special episodes within their existing series. The January 2026 theme is Global Impact. Content is Queen will also offer production support. Successful applicants will have access to their studios, producers and editors, and Epidemic Sound library. Creators will have the opportunity to pitch their show to Audible for commissioning and further development. New or existing podcasters are welcome to apply. Registered commercial businesses or organisations with over ten employees or turnover greater than £50,000 cannot apply, nor can schools or charities. Applicants will need to commit to completing their project within 12 weeks of the first instalment of their grants. Regarding intellectual property, Content is Queen will not own any part of the developed podcast, but applicants must list them in any credits. You can read my Spotlight here.

The next deadline is 31st December.

International Women’s Podcast Festival Global Voices Application (Online) - a call for international workshop facilitators and panellists for Global Voices, the digital strand of the International Women’s Podcast Festival, for speakers who cannot deliver in-person talks. Workshop facilitators will run 45 - 60 minute sessions that offer a unique regional or cultural lens on audio creation, and will receive £250. Ideal workshops will cover topics such as production techniques or tools, storytelling approaches, platform strategies and commercialisation and growth strategies. Applicants may also propose a curated panel or solo speaker topic on themes such as industry insights from particular countries or regions, creator business models in non-Western markets, cross-cultural collaborations and emerging trends in different parts of the world. Panel moderators and curators will receive £200 and panellists will receive £100. All Global voices sessions (workshops and panels) will be recorded or streamed digitally.

The deadline is 31st December.

International Women’s Podcast Festival Call for Speaker Applications (In-Person) - the International Women’s Podcast Festival is looking for international talented women from all areas of podcasting who will deliver interesting in-person workshops and panels, both practical and inspirational. All speakers are paid on a set scale based on the type of session they are running: panellists receive £150, panel moderators receive £175 and workshop leads receive £250. The festival is on 5th March 2026. All participants must be present in person, and the festival is unable to cover international travel for speakers.

The deadline is 31st December, 9 pm GMT.

Helsinki International Artist Programme Residencies - two parallel residency programs for Palestinian and Finland-based artists working in contemporary practices. There are two distinct open calls:

Palestinian Artists in Helsinki - a 3-month residency for emerging and established Palestinian artists in Helsinki in Spring 2026. Artists will receive a working grant of €3000, accommodation, work space and travel to and from the residency. The focus of the programme is to focus on artistic research and engage in dialogue with the local art scene, and there is no requirement to produce new work or an exhibition.

Finland-Based Artists in Ramallah - a 2-month residency for Finland-based artists in Ramallah, Palestine, from April to June 2026. Residents will receive an artist fee of €2500; accommodation; studio space; health insurance; material costs for a lecture, workshop or final presentation; and travel to and from the residency. The programme is intended to give participating artists the chance to explore, experience and reflect upon the conditions of a city living under occupation.

The deadline is 1st January, 3 pm GMT.

Mudhouse Residency Full Fellowship - a 2-week residency in Crete, Greece, for international artists of all disciplines. The fellowship covers accommodations, studio space and two meals a day at no cost to the artist. Travel costs, additional groceries, art supplies or excursions outside of the host village are not included. NOTE: sound artists should plan to bring their own speakers and AV equipment as needed.

The deadline is 1st January.

University of Ohio Graduate Study in Journalism - a fully funded M.Sc. in Journalism from the University of Ohio. Students can tailor their plan of study from a range of classes, which include podcasting and radio. Entry-level journalists as well as mid-career professionals are welcome to apply. Students accepted into the programme compete for two years of tuition waivers and a stipend of $10,000 per year. Applications will be accepted through the whole year, but they have a suggested deadline for those applying for admission to the Fall 2026-27 semester. I believe it’s for international applicants.

The suggested deadline is 1st January.

James B. Steele Fellowship in Investigative Business Journalism - a degree in communications or journalism at Arizona State University (ASU) for international early-career journalists looking to gain experience in business journalism. Fellows will develop the investigative skills and business savvy they need to protect and inform their readers. They offer: tuition for all three semesters of the Cronkite Master’s programme; a biweekly stipend (unspecified) for the academic year; placement in a funded summer internship at a major U.S. or international media organisation; and health insurance. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution and must commit to working 20 hours / week for the Reynolds Center.

The application deadline for the Steele Fellowship is 1st January.

The Arthur and Lila Weinberg Artist-in-Residence Fellowship for Independent Researchers - a 1-month fellowship for international writers, journalists, filmmakers, visual and performing artists, and other humanists working outside of traditional academic settings who would benefit from using the Newberry Library’s collections to further their creative work. Preference is given to those engaged in projects centred around social justice or reform. Successful applicants receive a $3000 stipend. The Newberry sponsors international scholars under the J-1 visa.

The deadline is 3rd January, 11:59 pm CT.

The Watermill Center Artist Residency - a 2- to 4-week residency for international artists working in any discipline in Southampton, New York. Artists are responsible for living expenses, travel costs and any production expenses, although the Watermill Center will provide a modest stipend (unspecified) to offset these costs. Residents will receive local transportation, housing and a workspace. The residency is process-based, without the expectation or promise of a final exhibition of work, although artists are required to participate in open rehearsals, workshops, studio visits, lectures or artist talks with the general public. Applicants must be 21+, and working knowledge of English is suggested. There is a $12 application fee.

The deadline is 4th January.

Sonic Dash - a 48-hour competition to create a 2-minute audio piece entirely from scratch. The contest starts on 9th January at noon ET and ends at the same time on 11th January. The first prize winner will receive $1000, a certificate for $350 worth of audio services from Silver Sound, various types of sound production equipment and will be featured on The Silver Podcast Network. Every element of the piece must be made within those 48 hours, which means that the use of archival material and pre-existing music is not allowed. Entry cost is $25.

The deadline is 4th January, 12 pm EST.

Arts, Societies and Contemporary Change Residency (France) - a 6-month residency along the Loire River in France for professional artists from the Global South (with the exception of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Guyana) with at least five years of professional experience, who can demonstrate the dissemination and exhibition of their work. Residents will receive a monthly stipend of €2000, as well as access to office space, housing, insurance, and up to €2000 of production costs.The production of a work is not the primary aim of this residency; however, the artist is granted a limited budget to carry out a project.

The deadline is 4th January.

FASPE Journalism Program - an intensive, 2-week study programme for international students and early-career journalists interested in professional ethics and ethical leadership, conducted by Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE). Fellows spend two weeks in Berlin and Poland, where they visit key sites of Nazi history and participate in daily seminars led by specialised faculty. The programme is designed to challenge fellows to critically examine constructs and issues that raise ethical concerns in their professions in contemporary settings in which they work. This year’s programme will take place from 19th June - 3rd July 2026.

The deadline is 4th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Arts, Societies and Contemporary Change Residency (France) - a 6-month residency along the Loire River in France for professional artists from the Global South (with the exception of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Guyana) with at least five years of professional experience, who can demonstrate the dissemination and exhibition of their work. Residents will receive a monthly stipend of €2000, as well as access to office space, housing, insurance, and up to €2000 of production costs. The production of a work is not the primary aim of this residency; however, the artist is granted a limited budget to carry out a project.

The deadline is 4th January.

Derek Ingram Press Fellowship - a 3-month residential programme at Wolfson College, Cambridge, for mid-career journalists from Commonwealth countries to research a project of their choosing under light academic supervision. Applicants can come from any medium, but the project needs to be relevant to one or more of the broad themes: the changing role of media in a networked world; improving the reporting of business, the environment, sustainable developmental medicine, bioscience and technology; the role of free media in democratic governance; and the implications of AI for journalism. The fellowship starts on 13th April, 2026 and ends in late June. The fellowship covers the fees, living, travel, visa and project-related expenses of the fellow from the moment they arrive until they depart. The fellow is provided with a room in the college, as well as full dining rights.

The deadline is 5th January.

Dundee Radio Call - an international call for sonic artworks, podcast-type conversations, interviews and radio storytelling. Audio works can be pre-existing or new. Selected submissions will take form at a listening festival in February as well as on the radio. There is no fee to apply, or that will be paid if selected.

The deadline is 5th January, 11:59 pm.

SPJ Mark of Excellence Award - an award honouring the best in international student journalism for anyone enrolled in a college or university in 2024 while studying for an academic degree. There are seven audio-specific categories, including Best All-Around Radio Newscast, Best Narrative Podcast and Radio Feature. Works must be published or broadcast (i.e. they cannot be unpublished projects for class). Students who have had full time professional journalism experience (outside of internships) at the time of publication or broadcast of the entered work are ineligible. Non-English entries should include an English translation. Early bird entries cost $30 (SPJ members) and $40 (non members) and regular deadline entries cost $35 (members) and $45 (non-members).

The early bird deadline is 6th January, 11:59 pm ET and the final deadline is 11th February, 11:59 pm ET.

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards - awards that recognise the best in international professional journalism across print, online, audio, television and more. Apart from Spanish-language categories, non-English entries must include an English transcript or subtitles. Early bird entries cost $65 (SPJ members) and $100 (non- members) and regular deadline entries cost $80 (members) and $115 (non-members).

The early bird deadline is 6th January, 11:59 pm ET.

EJN Forest Governance Story Grants - reporting grants for journalists to support the production of in-depth stories on forest governance issues. The grants are open to international applicants, but EJN is particularly interested in applications from journalists in Cameroon, Liberia, Ghana, Vietnam, and Indonesia reporting on country-specific issues. Journalists may work in any medium, including radio. Grantees will receive an average budget of £1500 to produce and publish a story before September 2026. Applications must be submitted in English, but stories can be produced in any language as long as they are accompanied by an English translation.

The deadline is 6th January, 11:59 pm Pacific/Niue.

The Tarbell Fellowship - a 1-year, full-time, remote-first programme for international journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows receive a 9-month placement at a major newsroom, participate in a study group covering AI governance and technical fundamentals, and attend a weeklong journalism summit in San Francisco (travel and accommodation costs covered). The Tarbell Fellowship provides a stipend of up to $60,000 to $80,000 for early career fellows, and $90,000 to $110,000 for Senior Fellows (with five or more years of experience in journalism or AI).

The deadline is 7th January.

The George Polk Awards - awards for the groundbreaking, impactful work of reporters across all media and means of communication. International journalists from international organisations are welcome but all entries must be in English and works must have appeared in the U.S. Winners are chosen from newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and online news organisations. There is a monetary award (unspecified). The application fee costs $75.

The deadline is 8th January.

Prince Claus Fund Seed Award - €5000 funding for emerging artists and cultural practitioners who work in contexts where cultural expression is under pressure — see the eligible countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The goal is to allow these artists to invest in developing their artistic and cultural practice on their own terms through socially and politically engaged work. Applicants should: be in early and exploratory stages of their career, with 1 to 5 years of professional experience; have established an innovative and interesting artistic or cultural practice that addresses pressing social/political issues that are important within their local context; have received little to no institutional recognition/support for their artistic/cultural practices.

The deadline is 8th January, 5 pm CET.

Knight Science Journalism Fellowship Program - a 9.5-month programme for ten international journalists who specialise in science, health, technology, and environmental reporting. Fellows receive an $85,000 stipend, a travel and housing stipend (unspecified) and basic health insurance. Applicants must: be full-time journalists, whether staff or freelance, and have at least three consecutive years of experience covering the relevant beats. Successful applicants are expected to produce a well thought out research project during the academic year. Fellows will reside full time in the Boston or Cambridge area for the MIT academic year, which runs from mid-August to May. Radio and audio journalists are eligible.

The deadline is 9th January.

Fellowship for Advancing Science Journalism in Africa and the Middle East - a 1-semester fellowship, hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Program at MIT, designed to enrich the training of a journalist from Africa or the Middle East so they can contribute to a culture of high quality science and health journalism in those regions. Applicants must have at least three years’ experience reporting on science, health or environmental issues in the regions. They offer a $40,000 stipend; MIT health insurance; a housing and relocation stipend (unspecified); networking opportunities; and full access to MIT benefits such as subsidised public transportation, access to museums and other programmes in the area.

The deadline is 9th January.

NYC Podcast Awards - awards honoring international excellence in podcasting and audio storytelling. There are three different categories: Craft, recognising technical excellence and artistry in audio production; Creator, celebrating excellence from diverse voices and perspectives; and Content, honoring outstanding shows across genres and topics. Entry fees are $75 for currently enrolled students, $100 for independent producers and $150 for network-backed shows and production companies. Scholarships are available by application for creators who need financial support.

The deadline is 10th January.

Human-Nature: Alternative Narratives Creative Collaboration Grants - grants for artist teams working across disciplinary boundaries to tell stories of Human-Nature relationships in Malaysia and the U.K. Teams must be composed of at least one U.K. partner and one Malaysian partner. Selected applicants will receive a grant of £20,000 to support work responding to themes of human-nature relationships, climate and sustainability, community engagement, storytelling and collaborative practice. Supported projects should result in creative outputs that can be showcased or shared with physical and digital audiences.

The deadline is 11th January, 11:59 pm GMT.

National Center on Disability and Journalism Awards - free-to-enter international awards recognising excellence in journalism on topics related to disabilities. Journalists working in digital, print, audio, and broadcast media are eligible to enter both contests, but work must be in English. First-place winners in each category receive $2500 and an invitation to speak about their work at the awards ceremony this autumn in Arizona; second-place winners receive $1000; third-place winners receive $500. There is also a student award — the Gary Corcoran Student Prize for Excellence in Reporting on Disability — which offers $2500 for first place, $1500 for second and $1000 for third. Entrants must have been enrolled as a student at the time of publication or broadcast, and the work must have appeared on a campus or affiliated platform.

The deadline is 12th January, 11:59 PST.

Tribeca Audio - Tribeca Festival’s Audio Storytelling programme. The Festival will curate an Official Selection of international English-language podcasts and audio stories, with an emphasis on discovering, highlighting, and celebrating independent work. They are looking for narrative-driven audio storytelling across genres and formats — pilots, stand-alone pieces, sound-rich audiobooks, and unclassifiable audio are all welcome as long as they’re story-driven. Each selection will receive Tribeca laurels and be eligible to win a Tribeca Festival Award for Audio Storytelling. Independent creators will also be considered for the Tribeca Creators Market, a first-of-its-kind, daylong, private industry market that brings together leading storytellers to pitch new projects to a wide range of industry decision makers, including distributors, community groups, agencies, brands, and more. Official Selections are sorted into four categories: Independent Fiction, Independent Nonfiction, Fiction, and Nonfiction. Eligible projects must be between 3 - 75 minutes in length, and may take the form of the first episode of any narrative-driven podcast, one stand-alone audio piece, the first chapter of an audiobook, or the first episode of a narrative audio-visual podcast. Submissions must not have been made publicly prior to the Festival (i.e. they will premiere at Tribeca). Entries cost $20 early bird, $30 regular and $40 for the final deadline. Reach out to audiopremieres [at] tribecafilm [dot] com if you have any questions. You can read my Spotlight of Tribeca Audio Storytelling here.

The official deadline is 14th January, 6 pm ET, and the extended deadline is 11th February, 6 pm ET.

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Fellowships - a 6-month opportunity in Berlin, Germany for international media professionals who are at significant risk due to their journalistic work. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience. RSF covers visa and travel expenses, living accommodations, travel and health insurance, transportation costs, a co-working space in a Berlin media hub and a monthly stipend for living expenses (unspecified). The fellowships provide a protected space in which the selected candidates can take time off from daily obligations and learn new skills to better protect themselves. Fellows will participate in workshops, peer-to-peer exchanges, a comprehensive digital security training programme and networking opportunities with German media professionals and newsrooms. They also offer holistic support for individual psychosocial needs. Fellows are expected to spend up to 20 - 25 hours per week on programme activities, and the fellowship will take place from June - November 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

Monson Arts Residency - a 2- to 4-week residency in Monson, at the edge of Maine’s North Woods. The residency is open to international artists at any stage of their career, working in any discipline (including audio). Residents receive a private studio, a private bedroom in shared housing, all meals and a $250 or $500 stipend, depending on the length of the residency.

The next deadline is 15th January.

Rest & Resilience Fellowship - a 6-month residential fellowship in Berlin, Germany, for two journalists from countries with restricted freedom of press and information. The planned fellowship period is 1st May - 31st October 2026. During their stay, media professionals take time off from their daily obligations to recover from their difficult working conditions and to expand their personal and professional horizons. If they wish, participants can withdraw completely from public life, but the fellowships will offer different workshops for further training and networking purposes and participation is strongly encouraged. They cover: visa and travel costs, accommodation in Berlin, travel and health insurance, psychological support, language classes, workshops and training opportunities. They also provide a monthly stipend (unspecified). Applicants must have: several years of work experience as a professional journalist; proficient English; a passport that is valid for at least twelve months; and a personal threat profile due to journalistic work or difficult working conditions caused by external factors.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm CET.

Logan Science Journalism Program - a 10-day programme allowing international science journalists to forget about story deadlines and immerse themselves in basic biomedical or environmental research. Applicants must have at least five years’ experience. Room, board, course fees, and travel costs are covered. Fellows conduct research training at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, where they can choose between biomedical or environmental hands-on research courses. Writers, editors, and broadcast journalists are welcome to apply.

The deadline is 15th January.

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Program - a 4-week, in-person programme focused on foreign journalists who are living in exile in the United States. The programme offers a living stipend of $2000, as well as essential expenses (i.e. housing, food, transportation). Selected participants will participate in a training aimed at building skills and resilience in the following areas: Security, Legal, Journalism and Entrepreneurship. English proficiency is required.

The deadline is 15th January.

Open Call for DIY Field Recording Practices - an international call-out for DIY environmental field recording practices. The organisers are conducting a pre-survey for a future book project to identify practices and people with whom they may conduct a more in-depth conversation or meeting. They are looking for photographs of DIY recording equipment, a description of how to build and/or use it and a sound file or description of sound recorded with it.

The deadline is 15th January.

Folger Shakespeare Library Artistic Research Fellowships - fellowships for artistic research projects with the Folger Shakespeare Library. The fellowship is open to international applicants across a range of disciplines and areas of study, as long as the proposed project would benefit from primary research related to the histories, concepts, art, and objects of the early modern world. Past fellows have included sonic artists and journalists. Applicants may apply for one, two, or three months of research support and have the option to conduct their fellowships fully onsite in Washington D.C., fully virtual or a combination of the two. Fellows receive $4000 for virtual months and $5000 for onsite months, as well as full access to Folger’s physical and digital collections, consultations with researcher services and networking opportunities. Folger is also able to sponsor J1 Visas for international applicants.

The deadline is 15th January.

EJN Story Grants on Fisheries Transparency - grants of $1500 to support stories that will call attention to issues related to fisheries transparency. Applications are open to journalists from any coastal country working in any medium, including radio. Selected journalists will also receive support from experienced mentors throughout the story production process. Applications must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm Pacific/Niue.

Ucross Residency - a 2- to 6-week residency for international artists in Sheridan, Wyoming. Residents receive a stipend of $1500 and are provided with accommodations, meals, and work space, but are responsible for covering working materials and travel to Wyoming. There is a category for Music/Sound, as well as an Interdisciplinary category. Both established and emerging artists are welcome to apply, although applicants should be able to exhibit professional standing in their field. Residencies will take place between August and December 2026. There is a $40 application fee.

The next deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm MT.

Roman J. Witt Residency Program - a residency at the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design for international artists or designers. Residents will receive an honorarium of $20,000 for up to twelve weeks in residence, as well as a stipend of $10,000 for materials and development funding, housing, and studio space. Throughout the residency, participants are expected to create new work and actively engage with university students and faculty in the Stamps and U.M. Institute for the Humanities (IH) communities. This can take the form of student critique, public talks or lectures, open studio hours and dialoguing with students and faculty in and out of classes. The residency will culminate in the realization and presentation of the proposed work in the IH Gallery, with possibilities for additional programming beyond the gallery space.

The deadline is 15th January.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Southern Africa - for journalists aged 25 to 40 from Germany and Southern Africa (SADC member states + Kenya) to work as correspondents in local newsrooms, while simultaneously producing content for their home newsroom. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend. The Southern Africa scholarship will begin in July and August, and Germany scholarship recipients will begin in August or later.

The deadline is 15th January.

Northern Europe + Germany - for journalists aged 18 to 45 from Germany and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden to work as correspondents in local newsrooms. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend. Language skills in German are not a prerequisite for applications from Northern Europe; a working knowledge of English is expected.

The deadline is 15th January.

Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism - awards honouring the best international health reporting in print, broadcast, and online media. First-place winners receive $500 and a framed certificate, as well as complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for the Association of Health Care Journalism’s annual conference, where winners will be recognised. They have an Audio Reporting category, as well as others that allow for audio submission. They also have a Student Reporting category. Non-English entries are allowed but they must include an English translation and a letter from the news outlet certifying the translation’s accuracy. Entries cost between $15 and $75 depending on various factors.

The early bird deadline is 16th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 20th February, 5 pm ET.

U.K. International Radio Drama Festival - free-to-enter awards for international audio. Despite the name, work submitted does not have to be a radio drama; the curators are flexible on what constitutes an audio drama — it can be “anything from a radio play to a podcast,” and it “doesn’t need to be fiction.” They have two categories: Feature Length Drama (maximum 60 minutes) or Short Form Drama (maximum 7 minutes). You can submit up to two longform pieces and three short form. Full Length winners receive £2000, and Short Length receive £750. There is also a £750 Public Award prize for favourite show voted by the listeners (in person and online). Audio Dramas must be submitted in English. The 2026 Festival will take place in Canterbury from 30th March to 3rd April.

The deadline is 17th January.

Musée du quai Branly Jacques Chirac Sound Art Residency - a 5-month residency in France for sound artists who come from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The winning artist will receive €8000 as well as housing and travel/material cost reimbursement. They are looking for work which fits with themes, collections and ideas of the museum, whose focus is non-European cultures.

The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm CET.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one and a half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 20th January.

Edward R. Murrow Awards - international journalism awards celebrating outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. There are also student awards. For radio categories it costs between $100 and $280 depending on membership status, size of the network and timing of deadline. For students it is $40 per entry (or $20 for members). Non-English works are accepted provided they have subtitles.

The early bird deadline is 20th January, 5 pm ET and the regular deadline is 19th February, 5 pm ET.

The Gracies - international awards for or about women in television, radio and digital media. They have select categories for non-English programmes and creators, with English transcripts required. Entry costs between $260 and $325 depending on the deadline and whether applicants are national or local. There are scholarships available which waive the application fee, but you must apply before 9th January. They also have student awards in both the Radio and Digital Media sections, which cost $75, or $50 before the early deadline.

The regular deadline is 22nd January, 11:59 pm ET and the extended deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

National Endowment for Democracy Grants - grants to support the projects of nongovernmental groups outside of the U.S. who are working to advance democratic goals and strengthen democratic institutions in more than 100 countries. They only fund nongovernmental organisations, which may include civic organisations, associations, independent media, and other similar organisations.

The next deadline is 26th January.

FIJ Funds - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers grants of up to $10,000 three/four times a year for investigative journalism. All journalists can apply, but most are freelancers. International reporters are accepted but there must be a “strong U.S. angle involving American citizens, government, or business” and all stories must be published in English in a U.S.based media outlet. There are many different types of grants offered, including seed funding and follow-up grants. In rare cases, they provide expedited review for proposals that you can prove are extremely urgent. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.

The next deadline is 26th January.

FIJ Seed Grants - The Fund for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) offers seed grants of up to $2500 to cover the expenses of preliminary investigative reporting such as open-records requests and initial reporting trips. The grants are primarily for freelance journalists and those who are not in full-time staff roles at a media outlet. Journalists must be U.S. based or working on a story with a very strong U.S. angle. Journalists who receive seed funding can apply for full grants (up to $10,000) once they conduct the preliminary reporting and secure a commitment from a media outlet to publish or broadcast the story. Pitches for radio stories and podcasts are welcome.

The next deadline is 29th January.

Villa Albertine Residency - a residency for creators, researchers and culture professionals with a project in the field of arts or ideas that requires an immersive stay in the United States. The residency is organised by an institution of the French Embassy in the United States, and its mission is to strengthen connections between the United States, France, and the wider French-speaking world through culture and education. The call is not limited to French or Francophone applicants alone, but all applicants must have the support of a French partner associated with the residency project. Selected residents will receive an allowance (unspecified) based on the city in which they are placed (i.e. $100 per diem in Washington, D.C.). Applicants may propose a residency anchored in a specific city or region in the U.S. or a traveling residency across multiple different cities and regions. The call is open to artists of all disciplines, including podcasts and other interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary projects, as long as applicants exhibit professional experience in their field. Project proposals should relate to contemporary global issues and the transatlantic relationship, and projects that may lead to lasting cooperation between France and the United States are especially encouraged. All applicants must be fluent in English and over 21 years old.

The deadline is 29th January.

The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Book and Journalism Awards - international awards which honour a free and fair press and celebrate media professionals whose work explores issues of human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action. There is a Radio and Podcast category, and the free-to-enter college and high school awards also accept all media. The professional category winners will receive $1000 and the student categories will receive $500. There is a $75 entry fee for all submissions except college and high school submissions.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Sonic Arts Forum Call Out - an opportunity for international creative people, working with sound as a significant element in their practice, to introduce their work, and receive feedback in a supportive environment. They are seeking artists, musicians, technologists, and noise-makers working with live electronics, field recordings, fixed media, audio vision, installation, algorithmic composition and more. The Sonic Arts Forum 2026 will be held at De Montfort University in Leicester on 18th April. They cannot make any contribution to travel or accommodation expenses.

The deadline is 30th January.

Hillman Prize - a free-to-enter award honouring journalism that is in service of the common good. Applicants may be international, but work must have been widely accessible to a U.S. audience. Prize winners receive an honorarium of $5000. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. They have a Broadcast Journalism category for television, radio or podcasts; entries should be at least 20 minutes in total package length. They also offer the SEIU Award for Reporting on Racial and Economic Justice, which all Hillman Prize entries are automatically considered for.

The deadline is 30th January.

RNA Awards for Religion Reporting Excellence - a competition hosted by the Religion News Association, recognising religion journalism excellence. International entries are welcome, but applicants must be RNA members. Applicants who are new to RNA may request a complimentary one-year membership. There are two audio categories: News Reporting and Commentary and Conversation. Both categories carry an $80 entry fee.

The deadline is 31st January.

Columbia’s Knight-Bagehot Fellowship - a 9-month fellowship for reporters to study business and economics at Columbia Business School and Columbia Journalism School. They accept international applicants and usually have a couple of audio journalists in their ten-person cohort. Fellows receive full tuition, health insurance and stipend of $70,000. They take business courses for credit and some stay for a second year to complete their M.B.A degree or an M.A. in Journalism (the second year will not be covered). They meet weekly as a fellowship for seminars and dinners with business leaders and professors. Applicants must have four years’ reporting experience on a beat that involves money, which can include finance, real estate, government policy, or even health, climate and science. There is a $100 application fee.

The deadline is 31st January.

The Ferriss – UC Berkeley Psychedelic Journalism Fellowship - ten $10,000 reporting grants for international journalists reporting in-depth print and audio stories on the science, policy, business, and culture of psychedelics. Students are eligible as long as they have three work samples. International applicants are welcome to apply but stories must be in English and the programme cannot assist with visas.

The deadline is 31st January, 11:59 pm PT.

The New York Festivals Radio Awards - international awards for radio. They have 14 categories, including a student award for documentary, drama programme, and social justice content. Applications cost $320 for a single programme and $475 for a series. Their student awards are $100.

The deadline is 31st January.

Phantomnesis: Call for Recorded Pieces - an international callout for submissions of unpublished recordings that explore the forgotten, the near-forgotten, and the reimagined; works that bring neglected musical systems, regional practices, extinct gestures, or overlooked aesthetic pathways into today’s listening. Selected pieces will be professionally prepared for release published by CambiataArts Records as part of a compilation series. Artists whose works are chosen will also be invited to join the Cambiata Arts roster, receiving editorial support, promotional placement, and opportunities for future collaboration within their network. There is no entry fee, and no monetary honoraria. Artists retain full ownership of their works.

The deadline is 15th February.

United States

National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships - an opportunity for early-career, U.S. based journalists who are pursuing — or have a strong interest in pursuing — careers in science, health or environmental reporting. The curriculum will include lessons interpreting medical studies, analysing data, explaining evidence-based decisions, understanding climate science and more. The workshops will take place at three 4-day conferences in April, May and Fall 2026. They will also provide mentorship and networking opportunities. Applicants can be staff or freelance, and freelancers will be awarded a reporting project support stipend of $2000. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience.

The deadline is 19th December, 5 pm CT.

AAJA VOICES Fellowship - multimedia journalism training for college and graduate students, as well as a leadership programme for young journalists. They are looking for students who are excellent storytellers and who are interested in new technologies and story forms, including podcasts. Students will learn the soft skills needed to succeed in school and work. The months-long training will begin in the spring and culminate at a convention in Minneapolis, MN, in late June. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 19th December.

LA Reporting Collective Fellowship - a 9-month training programme for emerging Southern California-based journalists, documentarians and civic media makers. Fellows will be compensated with an $1800 stipend, committing an average of two to three hours a week over nine months from January to September 2026. The fellowship is designed for early-career applicants with full-time jobs or other constraints that make traditional journalism courses unrealistic, so the weekly commitments are flexible. Fellows will develop reporting skills across print, audio, and video; shadow working journalists; and produce a hyperlocal story with editorial support from LARC and local journalists. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The deadline is 19th December, 5 pm PT.

Harvestworks Residency - a residency for U.S. based artists working at the intersection of art and technology at Harvestworks’ Technology Engineering, Art and Music Lab in New York City. Residents will receive a $5000 commission to produce a new work integrating technology, sound and visual art. Harvestworks will also provide studio space, technical assistance and opportunities for project feedback, mentorship and peer support. Residencies will run from January to December 2026, at which point all final works will be presented to the public through performances, presentations or exhibitions. Artworks may take the form of audio or video installations, live performances, data visualisations or other projects in the field of art and technology. Students, including Ph.D. candidates, are not eligible to apply.

The deadline is 20th December, 11:59 pm ET.

Women’s Audio Mission Internship Program (San Francisco) - a 13-week paid internship allowing women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals in California’s Bay Area to learn audio engineering skills. Applicants will gain skills, build confidence and develop industry connections to prepare for a job in the audio industry; as well as receive hands-on studio training and learn how to share audio skills and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission. The programme includes a commitment of a total of 16 hours per week, with both in-person and virtual components. The programme is recommended for those 21 years and older. Applicants receive a $2500 stipend once they have completed the programme.

The next deadline is 21st December.

Women’s Audio Mission Internship Program (LA) - an 8-week internship allowing women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals in Southern California to learn audio engineering skills. Selected interns receive a $700 stipend once they have completed the programme. Applicants will gain skills, build confidence and develop industry connections to prepare for a job in the audio industry; as well as receive hands-on studio training and learn how to share audio skills and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission. The programme includes a commitment of a total of 8 hours per week, with both in-person and virtual components. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of audio education or equivalent experience, and the programme is recommended for those 21 years and older.

The next deadline is 21st December.

AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship - a 10-week summer programme which places U.S. based science, engineering, and mathematics students at media organisations nationwide. Fellows work as journalists at media organisations such as National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, WIRED, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and NOVA. Fellows collaborate with media professionals at radio and television stations, newspapers, and magazines. They are provided a stipend of $8000 for the summer as well as travel expenses to and from AAAS and their sites.

The deadline is 1st January.

Bronx Council on the Arts BRIO Award - a $5000 prize for individual Bronx-based artists who create works in the literary, media, visual, and performing arts, and demonstrate proficiency, knowledge, and intense practice in their chosen artform.

The deadline is 2nd January, 11:59 pm ET.

Arts Delaware Artist Opportunity Grant - financial support for unique professional and artistic development and presentation opportunities for Delaware-based artists. Examples of financed activities include: materials to complete work for a specific show or programme; the cost to rent a facility for a performance; study with a master for a specified period of time. Evaluation criteria include: anticipated impact on the artist’s work or career; financial feasibility and need; marketing plans; and uniqueness of the opportunity. Applicants can request up to 80% of the opportunity cost not to exceed $1000. Applicants must be: residents of Delaware for at least one year at the time of application; over the age of 18; and not enrolled in a degree-granting programme. They have quarterly deadlines.

The next deadline is 2nd January.

Artists & Mothers Grant - a grant of $25,000 for New York City-based artists with children under three to cover childcare expenses. Applicants must be working contemporary artists with at least five years of professional commitment to their practice, and they should identify as mothers at an inflection point in their careers.

The deadline is 2nd January.

Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Fellowship - four weeklong training sessions for professional journalists in Atlanta, Georgia, to sharpen their investigative reporting skills under the guidance of accomplished reporters and editors. Training weeks will be scattered throughout the year, roughly once a month from March through July. The fellowship is intended for journalists not presently assigned to investigative teams and must have three to five years of professional news reporting experience. During training, participants will work on projects they have proposed for publication in their respective newsrooms. Freelance journalists also are invited to apply, as long as they have a news organisation willing to write a supportive statement and agreement to publish their work. Applicants can be print, broadcast, online, and multimedia journalists.

The deadline is 3rd January, 11:59 pm ET.

Ida B. Wells Investigative Reporting Internship Programme (Summer) - paid full time 10- to 12-week placements for U.S. based college juniors, seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates to work at some of the nation’s top news organisations — including NPR. All internships are in-person and paid at the standard rate of the respective news organisation, but an additional stipend (unspecified) will be provided to help cover travel and housing costs. Applicants must be: no more than three years out of college; members of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting (becoming a member is free and open to all); and legally authorised to work in the U.S.

The deadline is 3rd January, 11:59 pm ET.

Emerging Artists Application - a grant for North Carolina artists within any creative discipline and at any career stage. Applicants must have resided in Chatham, Durham, Granville, Orange, or Person Counties for at least one year immediately prior to the application deadline. Artists can receive up to $1500. Applicants cannot be a student and must be 18+.

The deadline is 4th January, 11 pm ET.

Switzer Fellowship - a 1-year fellowship for U.S. graduate students from accredited New England and Californian institutions whose career goals focus on environmental improvement. The fellowship includes a $17,000 cash award, leadership training, and opportunities for professional development and grants throughout fellows’ careers. Fellows participate in two multi-day retreats during their fellowship year focused on cohort-building, networking, and equity-centered leadership and skills development. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient, or a refugee or asylum seeker according to the definition provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security. Applicants must plan to be enrolled for the entire 2026-27 academic year.

The deadline is 5th January, 11:59 pm PT.

The Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting - a free-to-enter award honouring investigative reporting from U.S. news media that promotes more effective and ethical conduct of government, the making of public policy, or the practice of politics. The winner receives $25,000 and five finalists receive $10,000. While the subject can address issues of foreign policy, a submission qualifies only if it has an impact on public policy in the U.S. at the national, regional or local level. Newspapers, magazines, broadcast media, radio, podcasts, and online news organisations are eligible.

The deadline is 5th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship - grants of up to $1000 for mid-career Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) members pursuing the strategies and skills needed to enter news management and advance within its ranks. The fellowship money can be used for registration fees, tuition and expenses such as transportation, meals and hotel stays. Entrants must: be a current, dues-paying AAJA member (membership costs $65); demonstrate leadership potential or currently hold a management position; have five years or more of professional experience; and have a serious interest in pursuing journalism as a career.

The next deadline is 6th January.

Miami-Dade County Artist Access Grant Program - an opportunity for professional artists in any medium or discipline residing in Miami-Dade County to pursue opportunities that will advance their practice and career in demonstrable ways. Eligible opportunities include artistic professional development and skill-building opportunities such as specialised workshops, artist residencies, technique classes with master artists, conferences, teaching artist training, arts leadership training and other non-credit artistic learning opportunities, whether in person or virtual. Applicants must demonstrate how the potential, timeliness, and impact of the opportunities will forward their careers. Project-oriented opportunities such as exhibits or performances are not eligible.

The next deadline is 6th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Verge Fellowship - an unrestricted $2000 stipend to artists within multiple disciplines from Cuyahoga County. The purpose is to celebrate and support artists at the introductory stages of their careers. Fellows will also be introduced to community partners who will help promote their work, provide mentorship, and offer other skills and networking opportunities. Applicants must be 15+ and currently reside in Cuyahoga County.

The deadline is 7th January.

What Can We Do? Artist Grant Application - funding for New York City based Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists addressing community care in creative ways. Each awardee will receive $1500. They support artists to create or develop an existing or new project that centers community building, healing, reflection, and joy, and not limited to being solely reactionary to moments of crisis or protest. All disciplines and stages of artistic exploration/developments, activism, community organising, educational practice, and thought leadership are welcome. The project must benefit communities in Chinatown, Manhattan; Flushing, Queens; and/or be a social justice project focused on the support of Palestinian creators and their communities within New York City. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

The deadline is 8th January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Artist Subsidy Program - a program to help New York City based artists facing financial barriers in realizing their projects. They prioritize low-income artists with other marginalized identities, specifically Black, Indigenous, artists of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and refugee artists. They recognize barriers often stem from systems of oppression, which create significant obstacles for artists in participating in the arts. Artists can receive up to $10,000. Applicants cannot be students and must finish the project by 30th June.

The deadline is 8th January.

Newhouse School Toner Prizes - a recognition of the best U.S. national or local political reporting in any medium or on any platform — print, broadcast or online. They celebrate fact-based reporting that illuminates the electoral process, reveals the politics of policy and engages the public in democracy. There is the Toner Prize for Excellence in National Political Reporting and the Toner Prize for Excellence in Local Political Reporting, each with a $5000 honorarium.

The deadline is 12th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Distillations Open Call - pitches are welcome for the Distillations podcast. They are looking for American science-related history stories that can fit into a 30- to 40-minute narrative episode. Compensation is $3500 and work can be remote.

The deadline is 12th January.

California Health Equity Fellowship - a fully-funded fellowship supporting U.S. based reporters pursuing ambitious projects on under-covered health and health equity issues in California. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of professional journalism experience. The fellowship includes a week of in-person training followed by five months of ongoing mentorship and virtual meetings. Fellows receive a $2000 - $10,000 grant to help with reporting costs. Freelancers are welcome to apply, but they must have a confirmed assignment with an outlet to be considered for acceptance. The fellowship is open to journalists from print, broadcast, and online media outlets throughout California, or national correspondents with a California- focused project.

The deadline is 14th January.

Wave Farm Media Arts Assistance Fund - financial support for new or recently completed artwork in all genres of sound art for applicants residing in New York State for public presentation that serves New York State audiences. Grant awards assist artists in completing new work, reaching public audiences, and advancing artistic exploration and public engagement in the media arts. Artists may apply for up to $7500. The project must have been completed in 2025 or will be completed in 2026. Funding can support individual artist-made experimental documentary works, though it cannot support non-fiction, feature-length, team-driven narrative documentary works. Full-time enrolled students are not eligible. They strongly encourage applicants to complete the application one week early.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Anthony Shadid Award for Journalism Ethics - a recognition of ethical decisions in reporting stories in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital, by U.S. based (I think) journalists working for established news organisations or publishing independently. Each news organisation can submit up to two nominations. The award includes a $5000 prize and travel expenses to accept the award and discuss the reporting at an awards ceremony held in Washington, D.C., on 9th April 2025.

The deadline is 15th January.

Kresge Artist Fellowships - a 1-year fellowship for Detroit emerging and established artists within a wide range of creative disciplines, including sound art, storytelling and interdisciplinary work. Fellows will receive $50,000, no-strings-attached awards. Applicants must be a current legal resident of Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County for the two years prior to the award deadline. Fellows must remain residents in the tri-county area throughout the year-long fellowship period.

The deadline is 15th January.

Alonzo Davis Fellowship - a 2-week fully-funded fellowship for U.S. writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent. A $500 honorarium is given, and the application costs $30 (if cost is prohibitive, applicants can email to request a fee waiver). Fellows will come to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts’ Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. VCCA Fellows can work in solitude, then re-energise in the company of other artists. The residencies available are from 1st September to the end of 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund - grants that promote local artists and their work, and provide cultural experiences which enhance residents’ lives in Baltimore, Maryland, and strengthen the region’s sense of cohesion and identity. Grants are between $1500 and $45,000 — typically around $10,000. Applicants must be cultural organisations (or their fiscal sponsors) serving the Baltimore area that qualify as public charities under section 501(c)(3).

The next deadline is 16th January.

The NPR College Podcast Challenge - a free-to-enter competition where U.S. based college students make an original short audio piece on any topic they want. The podcast can be in many different formats, including an interview, narrative story, or even investigative reporting, as long as it is between 3 and 12 minutes long. The contest is open to students of all ages pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, as well as those who have already graduated earlier in 2024. It can be done alone or with collaborators. Roughly ten finalists will be awarded a $500 scholarship, and one Grand Prize Winner will receive $5000 and their story will have the chance to feature on NPR. You can read my Spotlight here.

The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Global Health Media Fellowship - a 12-month fellowship offering practical training for U.S. based medical students in the fundamentals of journalism, communications, and global health reporting on a variety of media platforms. The aim is to build a generation of physician-storytellers who can combat medical misinformation and shine a light on untold global health stories. Fellows learn how reporting on global health issues can impact health and human rights efforts, foundation and government health assistance, and individual health choices. Through coursework at Stanford’s Graduate Program in Journalism, independent reporting, and a CNN internship, fellows gain an understanding of how to tell compelling stories and work with local, national and international media outlets in order to share valuable medical and global health information with the general public. Training will be on a variety of media platforms, including print, online, broadcast, and social and digital media. A modest travel stipend (unspecified) is awarded, and fellows receive a stipend (unspecified) from CNN during their internship portion.

The deadline is 19th January.

NLGJA Excellence In Journalism Awards - a recognition of excellence in journalism on issues related to the LGBTQ+ community, held by The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists (NLGJA). They are open to anyone, including non-members and journalists who do not identify as LGBTQ+. There are several categories, including Print/Online, Broadcast, Digital and Editorial, among others. Entry fees for members are $25 early bird and $50 regular; and for nonmembers $75 early bird and $100 regular. There is no entry fee for student members entering the student journalism category and a reduced rate of $15 for non-member students.

The early bird deadline is 19th January, and the final deadline is 1st March.

White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship - a $6500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for AAJA student members who are current college students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities. The scholarship can be used for tuition, room and board, books, and other educational expenses. The applicant must provide a statement of financial need. Recipients are invited to a luncheon with the members of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) and are matched with a volunteer mentor from the White House press corps for one year. Travel to the luncheon is the responsibility of the scholarship recipient.

The deadline is 21st January.

Al Young Sports Journalism Scholarship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for currently enrolled undergraduate students of Asian American-Pacific Islander descent pursuing sports journalism as a career. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA; have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average; provide a statement of financial need; and use the scholarship funds to directly support or advance their education. The selected recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.

The deadline is 21st January.

Michael Kim Journalism Fellowship - a $2500 Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) scholarship for young sports broadcast, podcast, or radio journalists with less than three years of professional experience. Applicants must: be a member of the AAJA and provide a statement of financial need. The selected scholarship recipient must also commit to a minimum of five hours of volunteer work for the AAJA Sports Task Force.

The deadline is 21st January.

The Sacramento Press Club Scholarships - funding of $4000 - $8000 for college students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students for at least one term in the upcoming academic year and have a connection to the nine-county Sacramento region (Sacramento, Yolo, San Joaquin, El Dorado, Placer, Sutter, Yuba, Nevada and Butte counties). There are three ways to meet this requirement, students can: be from the Sacramento region; be enrolled in a Sacramento region college or university (NOTE: SF Bay Area colleges/universities are not included in the Sacramento region); or show a demonstrated interest in covering news of the Sacramento region. Previous winners have included audio and radio journalists.

The deadline is 23rd January, 11:59 pm PT.

Vermont Arts Council Artist Development Grant - up to $2000 of funding for Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business, or aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 25th January.

Pulitzer Prize - prestigious awards for U.S. journalism. They have an Audio Reporting category, which looks for “deep and revelatory reporting in the public interest” across all forms of audio storytelling, from podcasts to radio broadcasts. It is open to independent American producers and U.S. broadcast outlets. The prize is $15,000. Audio entries may not exceed a total of five hours of recorded material. Digital news sites operated by broadcast and audio organisations are also eligible in most Journalism categories. Independent U.S. based producers can apply. Submissions cost $75.

The deadline is 26th January, 11:59 pm PT.

NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship - an $8000 unrestricted cash grant available for artists living in New York State and/or one of the Tribal Nations located therein. They support different disciplines each year; the 2026 categories do not explicitly include sound, but there is a Digital/Electronic Arts category that includes “interactive installations” and “other image, text, audio, or video works rooted in technology.” Applicants must be 25+ by the application deadline date.

The deadline is 27th January, 5 pm ET.

The NIHCM Foundation Television and Audio Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award recognising excellence in television and audio reporting on health care issues and policy. The winner receives $20,000. Entry can be either for an individual story or a series. Stories must have been broadcast during the calendar year 2025.

The deadline is 30th January, 5 pm ET.

Overseas Press Club of America Awards - a celebration of international reporting by U.S. based journalists in Newspapers, News Services, Newsletters, Digital, Magazines, Radio, Podcasts, Television, Video, Cartoons, Books and Photography. All award winners receive a certificate and a $1000 prize. They have an audio specific award and other medium agnostic awards. Each entry costs $200 — freelancers who find it difficult to pay the full fee can contact patricia [at] opcofamerica.org for information about financial aid.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm ET.

NABJ-Acel Moore Scholarships - two scholarships from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) for a U.S. undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student. The scholarship is worth $3000. Applicants must have at least one full year of school remaining at the time of application, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, and be a current NABJ student member in good standing.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 pm PT.

Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation (U.S.) - a fellowship for U.S. applicants at Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens (including those working outside the U.S.) and should either be working journalists or freelance journalists, or work for a news organisation in another capacity. Selected fellows will receive supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Project proposals may deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. To apply, candidates should complete the international application for the Nieman Fellowship, and indicate interest in being considered for the Nieman-Berkman Klein programme.

The deadline is 31st January.

Nieman Fellowship (United States) - a residency for up to 12 journalists who are U.S. citizens working in any medium. Those selected spend two full semesters at Harvard auditing classes. Fellows must speak, read and write English fluently. Selected applicants will receive a stipend of $85,000 over the nine-month period to cover living costs, along with accommodation. To be eligible, you must be a working journalist with at least five years of full-time media experience. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required.

The deadline is 31st January.

Nieman Visiting Fellowship (for U.S. Applicants) - short-term research opportunities for individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates do not need to be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. Applications may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or other topics. Nieman Visiting Fellows utilise the extensive resources at Harvard and MIT, including local scholars, research centers and libraries, to achieve concrete results, either developing a project that can be completed during the time spent at Harvard or as part of a larger undertaking that continues after the fellowship period ends. Fellows are expected to share their progress and findings either through publication on one of Nieman’s in-house websites — Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard — or in another medium or format better suited to the project. Applicants list their preferred start date, the number of weeks requested (no more than 12, with most being between 4 to 8 weeks). Fellows not supported by an employer will receive a stipend of $1325 per week. For fellows not residing in the Boston area, free use of a furnished one-bedroom apartment will be available for the length of the fellowship.

The deadline is 31st January.

The Victor K. McElheny Award - free-to-enter awards recognising outstanding coverage of science, public-health, technology, or environmental issues at the local or regional level in the United States. Winners receive a $10,000 award and are honoured at a ceremony hosted by the Knight Science Journalism Programme at MIT. Freelance or staff journalists working for independent news organisations can apply. Outlets with a large staff and emphasis on a national audience are not eligible for the award. They accept a wide range of submissions, including broadcasters and podcasters, as long as the platform’s primary mission is to serve a local or regional audience. Non-English entries must be accompanied by an English translation.

The deadline is 31st January.

Bart Richards Award for Media Criticism - an award to recognise constructively critical articles, books, and electronic and online media reports; academic and other research; and reports by media ombudsmen and journalism watchdog groups based in the United States. The winner receives a $2500 honorarium. Both individuals and media (or other organisations, enterprises, and groups) are eligible for the award, including newspapers, periodicals, and broadcast/cable stations.

The deadline is 31st January.

SPACES – Echo Artist Residency Program - a 6-week residency for Cleveland artists to create on-site projects for the greater Cleveland community and their galleries. Residents will receive an (unspecified) honorarium and production budget, facility access at maker spaces as well as on-site lodging in the gallery. The residency results in a six week exhibition in the space. They encourage applicants to propose projects that push the boundaries of their artistic practice, and share an authentic connection to this region.

The deadline is 10th February.

United Kingdom + Ireland

BBC Indie Development Fund - financial support that champions indies from across the U.K. who share the BBC’s creative diversity ambitions. Successful applicants will receive funding of between £10,000 and £25,000 in addition to mentoring from BBC commissioners. This year, all BBC radio networks will be participating across BBC Music or Speech, as opposed to just BBC Radio 3, as was the case in previous years. They are keen to strengthen their supply base in the Nations & Regions. They are looking for: indies who have very little or no experience working with the BBC; more established indies (those who have secured at least two commissions from the BBC in the past five years) who have an interest and expertise in reaching audiences new for the BBC; indies who are actively interested in broadening their audio production portfolio and have a passion for creating (or learning how to create) innovative specialised content in these categories – classical music programmes for Radio 3; specialist/alternative music programmes for 6 Music; specialist programmes for 1Xtra and Asian Network; programming for under 25s.

The deadline is 22nd December.

Hastings Queer History Collective: Artwork Commission - a commission for an LGBTQIA+ artist (including sound) based in East Sussex or with a strong Hastings connection to make something new for their exhibition at Hastings Museum & Art Gallery. The selected artist will receive £2500 to create the artwork (in 11 weeks). The curatorial themes are Lesbian Lives, Hidden Loves, Community Organising, The AIDS Crisis, and Hastings Now. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 22nd December, 11:59 GMT.

Lucy Phillips Arts Fund - funding for specific projects which will develop or celebrate a U.K. based artist’s creative practice and benefit the residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Most grants will be around £500 - 700 (VAT inclusive). In exceptional situations, they might fund projects or activities for as much as £1000. The current fund objectives are to: support artist development, encourage creative collaborations, develop the leadership skills of artists and arts/cultural organisations and help creativity flourish in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They fund both individuals and organisations, but applicants must be over the age of 18. NOTE: they will not support projects if they have not had any contact with the applicants before receiving their applications; they expect applicants to email them and make an initial enquiry.

The deadline is 31st December.

The Leverhulme Trust Aural Diversity Doctoral Research Hub - interdisciplinary Ph.D and Masters training in the study of hearing and listening differences, for U.K. based applicants. Leverhulme Doctoral Centre for Aural Diversity (LAURA) scholars will each receive free tuition, a stipend of £20,780 per year and will each have access to up to £10,000 for research and professional development costs. LAURA seeks to disrupt and transform thinking across disciplines by fundamentally reconceptualising hearing to include the whole spectrum of aural experience, beyond the assumed “normal” listener for whom the world’s sounds are designed. LAURA brings together supervisors from almost every discipline involved with sound, including acoustics, anthropology, art, architecture, computer science, education, engineering, English literature, music, occupational science, psychology, sociology and speech. It is a joint venture between the University of Salford and University of Cambridge. Applicants can study for a Ph.D or M.Phil. Full funding is available for a limited number of talented students, and they offer several fully-funded 4-year Ph.D scholarships. Applicants should have a minimum of a First-class undergraduate degree or a 2:1 Masters in a relevant area. There is additional support available during the application process — such as a mentor who will offer feedback on application drafts — for: BAME peoples; people with disabilities, first-generation students, mature students and care-experienced or estranged students.

The deadlines are 7th January for Cambridge programmes and 30th January for Salford programmes.

The Horsfall Residency - a residency for a male (or non-binary) U.K. based artist under 30 with Global Majority heritage to complete a project at The Horsfall gallery in Manchester. Their definition of Global Majority is: “Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, Indigenous to the global south, or who have been racialised as ‘ethnic minorities’ in the U.K. context.” The selected resident will receive £1750 to complete and showcase a final project. Applications are open to all creative disciplines.

The deadline is 7th January, 5 pm GMT.

Yorkshire Sound Women Network Rewired - funds for women (cis or trans) and gender diverse artists, including sound artists, in Yorkshire and the Humber. The main commission is worth £1500 with three micro commissions worth £750 each. There is no specific theme, though they support ideas that raise public awareness of the climate emergency through sound. Selected artists will create a new piece or installation that improves one’s artistic and technical level. The work should be original and will be presented at a public performance in West Yorkshire in May. Artists can be at any stage of their career, and must be 18+.

The deadline is 11th January, 11:59 pm GMT.

Cove Park Bridge Awards Residencies - five fully-funded residencies for Scotland-based artists whose careers have been impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis and who have undergone successful treatment and are up to five years in remission. The residencies will run from 4th May to 14th May. Applicants can be at any stage of their creative career, and working in any art form or creative discipline.

The deadline is 12th January.

IRN Awards for News Radio - free-to-enter awards for U.K. commercial radio stations affiliated to Newslink and Forces Radio. Categories include News Team of the Year; Best News Special; Best News Story or Coverage; Reporter of the Year (National); Reporter of the Year (Regional); Best Interview; Specialist Reporter of the Year; Best Sports Coverage; Newcomer of the Year and Student Journalist of the Year and the Gold Award.

The deadline is 15th January, 5 pm GMT.

RSA Residencies for Scotland - 1-month residencies for artists based in Scotland. Residents will be offered housing, unique community resources (gardens/libraries/community hub and kitchen), to realise one public event sharing their work. Although they aim to work flexibly with artists to build a residency around their needs, in terms of timing and alternate support. Artists can apply for up to £5000 and artists pay £300 per week to Deveron Projects, to be included in the artist’s budget.

The deadline is 18th January, 5 pm GMT.

Fortnum and Mason Food and Drink Awards - free-to-enter awards that champion the achievements of the U.K.’s current and emerging writers, publishers, photographers, broadcasters, content creators, and personalities whose work encourages audiences to broaden their understanding of food and drink. They have a Radio and Podcast category. The category winners receive a trophy, a Fortnum & Mason Hamper.

The deadline is 28th January, 12 pm GMT.

New Generation Thinkers - a scheme for five early-career researchers at a U.K. research organisation who are specialising in arts and humanities, allowing them to be “researchers in residence” at BBC Radio 4, where they will work with programme makers and produce a piece of writing to be recorded for radio. See the eligible research organisations here. Successful applicants also take part in learning and development opportunities with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) around working with the media, engaging the public with research, and how to work with policy makers. Applicants must be: over the age of 18; currently studying for their first PhD, having made considerable progress in their research; or within eight years of the award of their first PhD, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, health reasons, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must be within the first six years of their academic appointment and not a senior lecturer.

The deadline is 28th January, 4 pm GMT.

Amnesty Media Awards - a celebration of excellence in human rights journalism at U.K. based media outlets. There is a Radio & Podcasts category, as well as a free-to-enter, medium agnostic Gaby Rado Award for New Journalist category, for an applicant who has been working for five years or less in paid employment as a journalist. Entries must be in English or subtitled in English. Entries cost £200, but freelance journalists, non-profit, or small media outlets can apply for sponsorship.

The deadline is 30th January, 11:59 GMT.

Sandford St Martin Awards - a free-to-enter award for U.K. broadcast content that explores religious, spiritual or ethical themes. Relevant categories include: Radio/Audio category, Journalism and the Young Audience award, for media made for those under 18.

The deadline is 30th January.

Create Berwick Creative Action Fund - grants of £1000 - £5000 for creatives in Berwick and the surrounding wards to boost their careers or produce new creative activity within the Create Berwick Zone, or within the Elizabethan walls around Berwick. Funding cannot be used for a project already in progress, and must contribute towards a creative output, which could take many forms, including a sound- or radio-based work of art or a community event.

The next deadline is 31st January.

Radiophrenia Open Call - open call for sound and transmission artworks to be broadcast in September in Glasgow and online. They are seeking soundscapes, spoken word pieces, radio experiments, found sound, innovative approaches to drama and documentary, and radical and challenging new programme ideas. Priority will be given to works that are created especially for the medium of radio, that demonstrate originality, a spirit of experimentation and that play to the medium’s unique attributes as a means of disseminating ideas. There is no festival theme but they are especially open to works dealing with environmental topics such as the climate crisis, ecology, global warming and pollution. They welcome submissions from artists who identify as the global majority, disabled and LGBTQI+. No fees are available for selected works, only a platform.

The deadline is 14th February.

Europe

FOG Festival - Sound Art Open Call - open call for sound artists from or based in Switzerland to submit sound installation projects in any format, digital, physical, mechanical, spatial, or hybrid. All career stages are welcome. The FOG Festival is in September and will feature a curated selection of innovative works that explore sound as a spatial, conceptual, or sculptural medium. International may apply; however, travel expenses can only be covered in Switzerland. If selected, artists will be given a small (unspecified) fee, as well as technical support during setup and assistance with fundraising if needed.

The deadline is 20th December.

Tiny Spaces Deep Connections Open Call - 1-month residency for European artists within all creative disciplines (including sound) who focus on process-led and site-specific creation. The residency starts as soon as the artist leaves their home. The travel to the residency space becomes part of the process. That said, no airplanes are involved. The journey is curated to include visits to art spaces which are part of the Trans Europe Halles network, and other associated spaces. Each TISP studio is a recycled/repurposed space and artists working there will be encouraged to work sustainably. Project partners will provide mentorship and opportunities to connect with local communities and other TISP artists. Artwork produced during the residencies and travels will be archived on their website and represented on a digital platform, and then curated for exhibition during the project symposium in Oulu in August 2026. Accommodation and daily costs are provided, as well as €3000.

The deadline is 31st December.

Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans - small grants for people in the Western Balkans. Selected applicants will receive knowledge and skills and workshops on various topics, including the professional status of artists and the improvement of their economic and social working conditions in light of the specific WBs context. Applicants can also receive up to €5000. Excellent knowledge of English is mandatory.

The next deadline is 31st December, with rolling deadlines at the end of every month until June 2026.

CIVIS Media Prize - honouring outstanding productions on television, radio, internet, and cinema that promote the peaceful coexistence of people of different geographical and cultural origins within Europe. There is an Audio Award with three subcategories: Short Contributions (up to 6 minutes), Long Contributions (more than 6 minutes) and Podcasts. All come with a prize of €2000. The Civis Top Award additionally honours the best production of the year across other categories, which comes with a prize of €15,000.

The deadline is 31st December.

The Resistance Song Residency - a 3-month residency in Vilnius, Lithuania for artists, researchers and creatives (including sound artists) from Baltic regions. Participants are encouraged to investigate and interpret the role of song and sound in collective resilience and cultural expression. The residency critically examines the role of sound and performance as catalysts for resistance, solidarity, and collective action. During the residency, participants are encouraged to make at least one open presentation of their work on the theme of collective singing as an act of resistance. Residents will receive travel accommodation up to €250, a €300 production material budget and €2400.

The deadline is 10th January.

Tempelhof-Schoneberg Cultural Projects - (unspecified) funding for fees and material costs for projects within all cultural disciplines. Rent and other ongoing costs are not included in grants. Projects must be completed by the end of 2026 and must premiere in Tempelhof-Schöneberg, Germany. Projects may not begin until funding has been received.

The deadline is 12th January.

College of Europe Scholarships - a free 10-month Advanced Master’s course for students from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine who have completed at least a 4-year Bachelor’s degree or are in their final year of university studies. Degrees are available in a variety of fields, for All Hear we emphasise the one for students applying to the College of Europe in Natolin (Warsaw, Poland), where they also have a Master’s in Journalism and Media Studies. The programmes at the College of Europe are bilingual, with classes conducted in both English and French. Students admitted to the College of Europe in Natolin who need to improve their English or French can attend the Summer Language Academy, which offers intensive online language courses in August, before the start of the academic year. They cover tuition fees, board and lodging on campus, and offer pocket money (unspecified) during the academic year.

The deadline is 14th January.

Milena Jesenská Fellowship - a 3-month programme in Vienna, Austria, offering European (including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey) cultural journalists time off from their professional duties in order to pursue in-depth research on a topic of their choice. Cultural, in this case, should be interpreted in a broad sense to encompass a wide variety of intellectual and artistic fields. Applicants must have worked in print, broadcast or online journalism for several years and must have an outstanding professional record. The next fellowship term is September 2026 to June 2027. Fellows receive a stipend of €3300/month. In addition, they are provided with an office including access to the internet, administrative and research facilities as well as other services free of charge. All application materials should be in English.

The deadline is 16th January, 11:59 pm CET.

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 22nd January, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 22nd January, 1 pm CEST.

Postcode Lottery Fund for Journalists - up to €4000 of funding for freelance Dutch journalists to conduct high-level reporting abroad. Applicants must be a professional journalist who: has published articles/taken photos/made broadcasts (in Dutch) in the past year; will be traveling abroad for a production, but the trip has not yet taken place; is planning a story that goes beyond the local level and is aimed at a wide audience; has an employer or client who willing to pay a portion of the costs (e.g. the fees); has at least one letter of intent from an employer or client who is interested in publishing/broadcasting the piece if quality and relevance are proven. They encourage applicants to mention other grant applications for the same production. Applications are accepted in Dutch.

The next deadline is 30th January.

AFJA Grand Prize for Agricultural and Agri-Food Journalism - a prize open to journalists in France reporting on agriculture, food, rurality or the environment. Applicants must hold the French press card issued by the Commission de la Carte d’Identité des Journalistes (CCIJP). The prize (unspecified) is shared between the winners of the two categories: Written (print/web) and Audiovisual category (video/radio). Applications must be in French.

The deadline is 31st January.

Latin America + the Caribbean

Cuban Migrant Artists Resilience Fellowship - a 6-month fellowship for Cuban artists (within any discipline) to work on their art projects. Applicants must have faced persecution or risk due to their artistic pursuits or activism and relocated abroad within the last five years. They must demonstrate a clear need to participate in the program. Fellows will receive $7000. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 24th December, 11:59 pm ET.

Delfina Open Call for Artists from Peru - a 12-week residency in London for Peruvian artists. It is dedicated to “open” independent research or to “thematic” collective research around a specific issue or idea. Applicants must be artists working professionally with proven experience and previously completed projects related to their practice. Residents will be provided with transportation, housing (with shared facilities), an allowance of £40 per day and a materials budget of £1200. Applicants must also be proficient in English.

The deadline is 9th January, 11:59 pm GMT.

Solidarity Reporting Prize - Instituto MOL’s awards for journalists and journalism students who report on citizenship practices in Brazil. Works in text, audio, video and image format are accepted. Winners of the professional and student prizes receive R$6000 for first place, $4000 for second place and $2000 for third. Applicants must complete the free online course on solidarity reporting before submitting entries.

The deadline is 14th January.

Jeduca Education Student Journalism Awards - a competition for material and quality work by recently graduated university Brazilian students on relevant topics across educational journalism and Brazilian public education. They also have a student category which accepts existing works (articles, documentaries, podcasts, etc.). The first prize is R$4500, the second is R$3000 and the third is R$1500.

The deadline is 31st January.

Canada

R. James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship - up to CAD $25,000 of funding for a significant foreign reporting project by a Canadian journalist (staffer, freelancer or student) working in any medium. They are looking for first-hand, in-depth coverage of important stories outside Canada’s borders. The funding is intended to cover the costs of time spent researching, reporting, travelling, and producing a significant project; and, renting equipment and paying for help (e.g. translators, photographers, videographers). It will not cover the purchase of equipment. Published work remains the property of the fellow, but Carleton University reserves the right to use completed projects to promote the Fellowship. The Fellowship is open to Canadians, and non-Canadians holding a valid Canadian work permit. Applications can be in English or French.

The deadline is 12th January, noon ET.

Hillman Prize (Canada) - a free-to-enter award honouring excellent Canadian journalism that is in service of the common good. They specifically seek out investigative journalism that exposes social and economic injustice and fosters meaningful public policy change. Entries can be across print, digital and broadcast platforms, but they should be widely accessible to a Canadian audience. Self-published work is not eligible. Prize winners receive an honorarium (unspecified).

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Canadian Journalism Foundation Fellowships and Bursaries - fellowships and bursaries for Canadian journalists, each with varying eligibility criteria. The upcoming fellowships which are relevant to audio journalists are:

CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship - offered to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists with a minimum of five years of professional experience. Fellows receive a 1-year research stipend of CAD $100,000, plus $50,000 for publishing partner support. Fellows will collaborate with a national media partner to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles with a national publication partner or media distributor.

The CJF-CBC Indigenous Journalism Fellowships - offered to three First Nation, Inuit or Métis journalists with 1 to 10 years of experience to explore an issue of interest, while being hosted for one month at CBC Indigenous in Winnipeg or Montreal. Fellows receive a stipend of CAD $30,000 and will write or produce a piece or series which will be considered for publication/broadcast by CBC News.

CJF Bursary for BIPOC Student Journalists - a CAD $5000 annual bursary offered to a BIPOC student in their final year of a Canadian undergraduate journalism programme. It is designed to support students who have demonstrated strong engagement with the BIPOC community and a commitment to high journalistic standards.

CJF Black Journalism Fellowship - offered to an early-career Black journalist with 1 to 5 years of experience. Fellows will be hosted for six months at a CBC/Radio-Canada (English and French), Globe and Mail or CTV News newsroom or at the IJB at the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

The deadlines are 23rd January, 11:59 pm ET.

The Canadian Journalism Foundation Awards - a recognition of excellence in Canadian journalism. The recipients are presented their awards at the annual Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) Awards, held in June. The awards which are relevant to audio journalists are:

CJF Lifetime Achievement Award - honouring a Canadian who has made an outstanding lifetime contribution to journalism over multiple decades. Individuals who have worked in any type of media (print, broadcast, digital) and in any journalism category (news, business, politics, sports, editorial cartoons, arts, etc.) are eligible for consideration.

CJF Dr. Eric Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism - honouring a Canadian organisation that embodies exemplary journalism with a resulting impact on the community it serves. Winners are selected in two categories: large media (50+ full-time employees, CAD $200 application fee) and small media (less than 50 full-time employees, $100 application fee).

CJF Award for Climate Solutions Reporting - honouring innovative work done by Canadian journalists to shine a light on adaptive solutions being tested and implemented to address the environmental challenges affecting the world today and in the future. The winner receives a CAD $10,000 prize.

The Landsberg Award - honouring a journalist who is raising awareness about gender equality and justice issues in Canada and seeks to inspire an increase in feminist media coverage and voices of women in Canada. The winner of the award receives a CAD $5000 cash prize. Radio programs and podcasts are accepted as entries.

The deadlines are 23rd January, 11:59 pm ET.

Africa

Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling - an award that honours up-and-coming journalists in Africa who strive to strengthen people’s voices and illuminate the transformational change taking place on the continent. English-speaking journalists working for print, broadcast and online news media based in Africa are eligible. Applicants must have no more than ten years of journalism experience. Winners receive a $5000 cash prize and will spend two weeks at The Economist’s headquarters in London from June - July 2026.

The deadline is 9th January.

Uganda National Journalism Awards - free-to-enter awards celebrating outstanding journalistic contributions within the Ugandan media landscape. All journalists working within Uganda are eligible, whether freelance or full time, but work must have been published or broadcast in a Ugandan media outlet or a regional news outlet that is widely accessible in the country. They allow for radio/podcast entries — entries should not exceed 60 minutes. They have 20 thematic categories, including a new Rising Star Award for Excellence in Early-Career Journalism for applicants who are 25 years or younger.

The deadline is 31st January.

Oceania

Extreme Weather in the Philippines Investigative Reporting Fellowship - a fellowship for journalists in the Philippines to produce in-depth reports on adaption measures and government preparedness for climate-induced natural disasters. They welcome pitches included but not limited to financial accountability, infrastructure effectiveness, preparedness and policy gaps, and ecosystem collapse. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of professional journalism experience and who have demonstrated prior reporting on environmental, climate or governance issues. Applications must be in English.

The deadline is 9th January, 11:59 pm Asia/Manila.

The Quill Awards - media awards in Victoria, Australia, hosted by the Melbourne Press Club. Entrants must have been employed by a media organisation that is based in Victoria or conducted substantial publishing or broadcasting activities in Victoria at the time the work was published. There are many medium agnostic categories as well as ones specifically for audio such as Podcasting, Radio Current Affairs and Radio News. The best category winner is selected as the Gold Quill winner, receiving an $8000 prize. There is also the Young Journalist of the Year, for applicants 25 years or under working in any medium — the winner for that category receives AU $1000 along with flights, accommodation, and a ticket to the 2026 IRE Conference in Washington, D.C. Entries cost $125. Members get one free entry (membership is $100 for journalists, $150 for associate members and $40 for students).

The deadline is 27th January.

Asia

EJN Supporting In-Depth Reports on Climate Change and India’s Private Sector - a fellowship for Indian communicators (including those in radio) to produce in-depth reports on the private sectors and climate change. They welcome applications from early-career communicators and experienced reporters with a track record of covering business and climate change issues. Specifically, they welcome pitches around climate financing and carbon trading, greenwashing in the private sector and locally led solutions to climate change. Applications must be in English.

The deadline is 8th January, 11:59 pm Pacific/Niue.

Shorenstein Journalism Award - an award for an Asian news media outlet or a journalist whose work has primarily appeared in Asian news media. While organisations are eligible, teams of journalists are not. The reporting must be accurate, deeply investigated and nuanced. A nominee’s work may be in traditional forms of print/online/broadcast journalism or in emerging forms of multimedia journalism. The award recipient will receive $10,000.

The deadline is 15th February.

Middle East

Delfina Open Call for Artists from Syria - a 12-week residency in London for Syrian artists. It is dedicated to “open” independent research or to “thematic” collective research around a specific issue or idea. Applicants must be Syrian and currently live in Syria, or currently live in Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Turkey, or the UAE, but have lived in Syria before 2012. Applicants must have at least a graduate-level qualification in the arts or a related field. Residents will be provided with transportation, housing (with shared facilities), an allowance of £40 per day and a materials budget of £1000. Applicants must also be proficient in English.

The deadline is 18th January, 11:59 pm GMT.

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This month, there’s particularly great opportunities for British makers: The Grand Plan Fund is back, offering £1000 for creative people of colour in the United Kingdom, and there’s the BBC Indie Development Fund which champions independent production companies with £10,000 and £25,000 as well as mentoring from BBC commissioners. Plus, Content is Queen has changed their annual Microgrants for international audio makers to monthly themed application rounds.

I’d also like to highlight Christina Hardinge’s Trauma-informed storytelling course. Christina and I met when we took a course together 5 years ago, and I’m constantly inspired by her dedication to telling stories with care. Plus, the deadline is approaching for two upcoming Transom Traveling Workshops in Bombay Beach, California and Moab, Utah. We’ll also have future ones in California, Indiana, Massachusetts and Michigan.

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This month I wrote about a recent period of overworking and what it taught me about my habits.

Reflections on Overworking

More Opportunities

International

Comedy Pilot Presents The United State of News - an unpaid call-out for pitches for The United State of News, a satirical news show that reflects what is going on in the U.S. and the rest of the world. They are looking for “short, punchy, gag-driven monologues and a few catchy headlines.” Pitches can represent any political opinion, as long as they are factually correct, funny and not mean-spirited.

The deadline is rolling.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

Latin America - for journalists aged 25 to 38 from Germany and Latin America to work as correspondents in local newsrooms. The delegates receive a €4000 stipend. The Latin American scholarship recipients will travel to Germany in May and June 2026, and the German scholarship recipients will travel to Latin America in July and August 2026.

The deadline is 23rd November.

Southern Africa - for journalists aged 25 to 40 from Germany and Southern Africa (SADC member states + Kenya) to work as correspondents in local newsrooms, while simultaneously producing content for their home newsroom. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend. The Southern Africa scholarship will begin in July and August, and Germany scholarship recipients will begin in August or later.

The deadline is 15th January.

The Peabody Awards - an international celebration of excellence in broadcasting across radio, podcasts, television, streaming network programmes and websites. There are eight categories, including a Radio/Podcast award, but NOTE: audio-only programmes must be in English. They also have a specific Arts category for media on the presentation, appreciation, or history of the arts, including but not limited to podcasts. Early bird entry costs $450 for the Radio/Podcast category and $650 for the Arts category. After the early bird deadline, submission fees increase.

The early bird deadline is 20th November, the regular deadline is 11th December, and the extended deadline is 18th December.

EJN 30x30 Marine Conservation Media Grants - grants of $10,000 for newsrooms and media organisations in coastal countries, with particular focus on Ghana, Mexico and the Philippines. The grants are intended to support in-depth and enterprise reporting projects, training initiatives and other activities to increase media coverage to report on 30x30 marine conservation targets. Applications must be submitted in English or Spanish, but reporting may be in any language best suited for the newsroom’s audience.

The deadline is 24th November, 11:59 pm NUT.

The Round Tower Open Call - a call out inviting international artists, designers, architects, communicators, and researchers to pitch ideas for exhibitions in the Library Hall of The Round Tower in Denmark, an observatory building and a historical and architectural landmark. For 2026 they are celebrating the 350th anniversary of Ole Rømer, a professor of astronomy who discovered that light has a finite speed. The theme for the exhibitions will therefore be “LIGHT” in all its facets, literal or metaphorical. Scientific, historical, or astronomical aspects are welcome, as well as literary, philosophical, and religious approaches. The selected exhibitions will be awarded a total exhibition fee of DKK 50,000 and DKK 25,000 for materials. They are offering a bright, 900 sqm exhibition space open to many possibilities.

The deadline is 24th November, 11:59 pm CET.

Open City Documentary Festival - a festival celebrating international works of non-fiction art. The Open City Documentary Festival takes place in venues across London between 14th –19th April 2026 and will present a diverse programme of international contemporary and retrospective non-fiction film, audio and cross media, as well as filmmaker Q&As, panels, talks and workshops. There is an entry fee for submitted work (unspecified). All selected makers receive screening fees: £275 (including VAT) for works over 60 minutes; £140 for works over 40 minutes; and £70 for works under 40 minutes. Open City Documentary Festival has no strict premiere requirements, but the programming team will prioritise works that have yet to receive a public screening in London prior to OCDF 2026. All entries must be in English or contain English subtitles.

The deadline is 28th November.

SHIFT + SPACE Development Programme - seed funding of £200 for international artists of any discipline to produce a work of performance art. Works should have a vital need for an audience in the room, and may include sound art and installations. Selected artists will receive access to the Theatre Deli space to rehearse, produce and put on two sharings of the work over one weekend.

The deadline is 28th November, 10 am GMT.

All The Best 24-Hour Radio Race - a timed challenge for international audio storytellers to create a 5-8 minute story from scratch in 24 hours. The competition will take place on Sunday 30th November, starting at 10 am AEDT. You can work individually or in a team.

The deadline is 30th November, 10 am AEDT.

Transom Traveling Workshop: Bombay Beach, California - a week-long audio storytelling workshop for international beginning and early-career makers on the shores of SoCal’s Salton Sea. Ten students will learn field recording, interviewing, digital editing, script writing, and narration from instructor David Weinberg. The workshop runs 1st - 8th February and scholarships are available (for only U.S. applicants).

The deadline is 30th November, 11:59 pm ET.

Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellowship (International) - a yearlong fellowship at the University of Michigan designed to underscore the importance of arts reporting and criticism in American journalism. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience, and currently be working in journalism. The fellow will pursue an ambitious journalism project related to the arts, during which they will have access to university courses, research and art creation across various disciplines. The fellow will receive a $85,000 living stipend, a $5000 relocation reimbursement, and health insurance coverage for the academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to relocate to the Ann Arbor area for the 2026-2027 academic year to study on campus. Audio producers are welcome to apply.

The deadline is 1st December.

ASU M.A. Journalism Funding - a fully funded M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University, for international applicants. Full merit-based tuition coverage is available for applicants of the Master’s of Arts in Investigative Journalism, Mass Communication and Sports Journalism, through assistantships and fellowships. Assistantship packages include full tuition, health benefits, and a stipend of $8000 for the first two semesters. During that time graduate assistants work 20 hours per week for the school, usually assigned to conduct research for faculty members or serve as teaching assistants for online courses. There are also additional partial scholarships for other Journalism Master’s.

The deadline is 1st December.

University of California Berkeley Journalism M.A. Funding - various funding packages for University of California Berkeley Journalism Master’s students. All domestic, undocumented, and international students are considered. They have both merit- and need-based funding that applicants are automatically considered for, from $5000 to fully-funded fellowships. They also have additional scholarship and fellowship opportunities which require separate applications, such as: The Reporting on China Fellowship, a 2-year scholarship of $14,000 annually for prospective students who demonstrate interest in becoming a journalist specialising in coverage of China; The Litke Fellowship in International Reporting, a $10,000 scholarship for a student who demonstrates interest in becoming a journalist specialising in international reporting in broadcast or visual journalism; and The 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Scholarship, a 1-year $10,000 scholarship for a student with an interest in reporting on food systems.

The priority deadline is 1st December.

Nieman Fellowship (for International Applicants) - a 9-month fellowship for 12 journalists who are not U.S. citizens to spend two semesters at Harvard auditing classes of their choice. Successful applicants will receive supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Applicants must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience. Fellows can be working in any medium. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required, but fellows must speak, read and write English fluently.

The deadline is 1st December.

Dlf Audio Storytelling Academy - a 1-year mentorship programme to develop an audio story, for people with little to no experience or whose perspectives have not yet been adequately represented in the public broadcasting context. The programme begins in March 2026. There are three in-person sessions in Berlin and Cologne, whereas the rest of the workshop is flexible and online. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered. Selected applicants receive a fee (unspecified) and the final radio plays are published online and aired on the radio.

The deadline is 1st December.

NYU Steinhardt Fully Funded Ph.D. in Music Technology - funding for international applicants to participate in NYU’s Ph.D. programme in Music Technology, which prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and industry at the constantly changing intersection of music, sound, and technology. The Steinhardt Fellowship package provides grantees with an annual stipend of $34,883, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through their fifth year. The programme involves research in the fields of computer music, immersive audio, music psychology and neuroscience, sound and music computing, and data science, as well as in cutting-edge technologies for music experiences, interaction, education, creation, production, and accessibility.

The deadline is 1st December.

NYU Steinhardt Fully Funded PhD in Media, Culture, and Communication - funding for international applicants to participate in NYU’s Ph.D. programme in Media, Culture and Communication, which invites intellectual inquiry across the department: Global Communication and Media, Technology and Society, Visual Culture and Sound Studies, Media Industries and Politics, Interaction and Experience. The Steinhardt Fellowship package provides grantees with an annual stipend of $34,883, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through their fifth year.

The deadline is 1st December.

James B. Steele Fellowship in Investigative Business Journalism - paid work placements and a degree in communications or journalism at Arizona State University (ASU) for international early-career journalists looking to gain experience in business journalism. Fellows will develop the investigative skills and business savvy they need to protect and inform their readers. Applicants will complete a Master’s degree offered by ASU’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, in either of the following degrees: Master of Arts in Investigative Journalism (MAIJ) or Master of Mass Communications (MMC). They offer: tuition for all three semesters of the Cronkite Master’s programme; a biweekly stipend (unspecified) for the academic year; placement in a funded summer internship at a major U.S. or international media organisation; and health insurance. Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a regionally accredited institution and must commit to working 20 hours / week for the Reynolds Center.

The early application deadlines for the MAIJ/MMC programmes are 1st December. The application deadline for the Steele Fellowship is 1st January.

Nieman Visiting Fellowship (for International Applicants) - short-term research opportunities for individuals interested in working on special projects designed to advance journalism. Candidates do not need to be practicing journalists, but must demonstrate the ways in which their work at Harvard and the Nieman Foundation may improve the prospects for journalism’s future. Fellows not supported by an employer will receive a stipend of $85,000 paid over a nine-month period to cover living costs, as well as a health insurance supplement and a child-care allowance. Applications may be related to research, programming, design, financial strategies or other topics. Nieman Visiting Fellows utilise the extensive resources at Harvard and MIT, including local scholars, research centers and libraries, to achieve concrete results, either developing a project that can be completed during the time spent at Harvard or as part of a larger undertaking that continues after the fellowship period ends. Fellows are expected to share their progress and findings either through publication on one of Nieman’s in-house websites — Nieman Reports, Nieman Journalism Lab, and Nieman Storyboard — or in another medium or format better suited to the project.

The deadline is 1st December.

Nieman-Berkman Klein Fellowship in Journalism Innovation (International) - a fellowship for international applicants at Harvard University to work on a specific course of research or a specific project relating to journalism innovation. Applicants should either be working journalists or freelance journalists, or work for a news organisation in another capacity. Selected fellows will receive supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Project proposals may deal with any issue relating to journalism’s digital transformation. To apply, candidates should complete the international application for the Nieman Fellowship, and indicate interest in being considered for the Nieman-Berkman Klein programme.

The deadline is 1st December.

Maurice R. Greenberg World Fellows Program - a 4-month, full-time residential programme at Yale’s International Leadership Center for international applicants of diverse disciplines to increase their capacity to make the world a better place. Applicants must be citizens of a country other than the United States. While applicants who hold dual citizenship with the United States are eligible, strong preference is given to candidates whose work is focused outside the United States. Applicants should be between five and twenty-five years into their professional careers, with demonstrated and significant accomplishments at a regional, national, or international level. They offer: a stipend (unspecified); a modest, furnished one- or two-bedroom apartment for the duration of the programme; medical insurance; and round-trip travel. Selected applicants are required to be in residence at Yale for the entirety of the programme, which runs from mid-August through mid-December. World Fellows can audit many of the 2000+ courses offered at Yale, work on individual or collaborative projects, and conduct independent research. They also give talks and participate on panels across Yale, sharing their knowledge and expertise with students and faculty, and mentor students who apply to be their liaisons. Applicants must: be fluent in English; have a promise of a future career in leadership and notable global impact; have a commitment to the good society and to making a positive impact at the local, national, or international level; have an established record of extraordinary achievement and integrity.

The deadline is 3rd December, 1 pm EST.

Stanford’s John S. Knight Fellowship (International) - a 9-month journey of professional and personal exploration for international journalists. Selected fellows will receive a stipend of $130,000, as well as the cost of Stanford tuition and Stanford health insurance for both fellows and family members. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience, but NOTE: applicants do not require college degrees or experience in traditional newsrooms. The fellowship involves weekly cohort meetings that include leadership workshops, skills training and discussions with guest experts, as well as biweekly individual coaching sessions. Applicants should be proficient in written and spoken English, and application materials should be submitted in English.

The deadline is 3rd December, 1 pm PT.

Tribeca Audio - Tribeca Festival’s Audio Storytelling programme. The Festival will curate an Official Selection of international English-language podcasts and audio stories, with an emphasis on discovering, highlighting, and celebrating independent work. They are looking for narrative-driven audio storytelling across genres and formats — pilots, stand-alone pieces, sound-rich audiobooks, and unclassifiable audio are all welcome as long as they’re story driven. Each selection will receive Tribeca laurels and be eligible to win a Tribeca Festival Award for Audio Storytelling. Independent creators will also be considered for the Tribeca Creators Market, a first-of-its-kind, daylong, private industry market that brings together leading storytellers to pitch new projects to a wide range of industry decision makers, including distributors, community groups, agencies, brands, and more. Official Selections are sorted into four categories: Independent Fiction, Independent Nonfiction, Fiction, and Nonfiction. Eligible projects must be between 3 - 75 minutes in length, and may take the form of the first episode of any narrative-driven podcast, one stand-alone audio piece, the first chapter of an audiobook, or the first episode of a narrative audio-visual podcast. Submissions must not have been shown publicly prior to the Festival (i.e. they will premiere at Tribeca). They also have a new category, the Tribeca Podcast Showcase List, which honours recently released podcasts, which don’t have to premiere at Tribeca. Entries cost $20 early bird, $30 regular and $40 for the final deadline. Reach out to audiopremieres [at] tribecafilm [dot] com or @TribecaAudio if you have any questions. You can read my Spotlight of Tribeca Audio Storytelling here.

The early deadline is 3rd December, 6 pm ET. The official deadline is 14th January, 6 pm ET, and the extended deadline is 11th February, 6 pm ET.

On Air call for pitches - a call out for ideas for panels, presentations, workshops, demos, performances or installations related to podcasting for On Air Fest in February 2026. Applications could be about the story behind an audio project: what inspired it, how it connects to sound, image, or experience, and why it belongs at On Air Fest. They’re looking for originality, clarity, and a sense of how the work transforms the act of listening or storytelling. The pay is unspecified.

The deadline is 5th December.

Art Senses Mentorship Programme - a mentorship programme for international artists working across all mediums and disciplines to develop projects exploring the sensory dimensions in artistic practice. Three artists will be shortlisted and awarded an artist fee of €1000 to develop a project. One of those artists will then be chosen as the Art Senses Artist of the Year, receiving €10,000 and six months of tailored mentorship designed to further develop their project. All application materials must be submitted in English.

The deadline is 5th December.

Kim Wall Memorial Fund - $5000 grants for international women and non-binary journalists exploring subcultures and “the undercurrents of rebellion,” in honour of the Swedish journalist Kim Wall. Eligible applicants, whether affiliated or freelance, must: have one or more years of professional experience in news media; have proficiency in written and verbal English; and be able to show proof of interest from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in prominent media outlets. Reporting may be published in any language. The grants are intended to cover various reporting-related costs including travel, logistics, insurance, visa fees, professional stipends, and payments for producers and translators. The International Women’s Media Foundation does not cover equipment purchase or rental costs and cannot support academic research or research for academic publication.

The deadline is 7th December, 11:59 pm EST.

Climate Adaptation Journalism Grants - grants for coverage on climate adaptation for journalists from Brazil, Europe and Asia. Journalists from Brazil receive R$5500, and international journalists will receive $1000, and all selected grantees will receive mentorship, editorial support and access to specialists. The grants are intended to support projects related to the results of the climate adaptation agenda at COP30 and how they relate to the national and local policies of the grantees’ countries. Applicants must be professional journalists (freelancers or contracted), and applications may be submitted in Portuguese or English.

The deadline is 7th December.

AACR June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism - a free-to-enter international award showcasing the outstanding examples of cancer journalism and recognising individual professional journalists who have produced accurate, informative, and compelling stories that enhance the public’s understanding of cancer, cancer research, cancer advocacy, or cancer policy. Candidacy is open to journalists whose primary audience is the lay public. The prize provides an unrestricted cash award of $5000 and a commemorative award. The awards accept submissions from print, online and broadcast, including television, radio and podcasts. The submission must be in English, or accurately translated into English.

The deadline is 8th December.

The Robert Cox Investigative Journalism Scholarship - a 1-year graduate course scholarship opportunity for the Postgraduate Program in Investigative Journalism at the Universidad del Sur de Buenos Aires (USBA). The course is in Spanish. The scholarship is open to international journalists holding a Bachelor’s or tertiary degree, final-year journalism students, and/or practicing journalists with at least three years of experience. The scholarship covers the full cost of the programme. The course is delivered online, and is designed to equip professionals with exceptional journalistic skills and rigorous academic training. Course attendees participate in professional internships at Perfil.com, including one at Radio Perfil.

The deadline is 10th December.

Sound Scene - an honorarium for international artists between $200 and $2000 for an art piece involving interactive installations, live performances or small group workshops. Their roots are in sound art, but they also accept multimedia pieces; generally they want pitches that are “outside the box.” The 2026 theme is “Distant Mirror,” and Sound Scene will explore what can be heard when we consider the future and the past at the same time, and how the environment, especially the Arctic, provides a ‘distant mirror’ that reflects humanity’s relationship with nature. Proposals should consider predictions, history, reflection, the environment, self, others or identity. Sound Scene 2026 will take place indoors and outdoors in Washington, D.C., in May or June 2026.

The deadline is 11th December.

The Gracies - international awards for or about women in television, radio and digital media. They have select categories for non-English programmes and creators, with English transcripts required. Entry costs between $260 and $325 depending on the deadline and whether applicants are national or local. There are scholarships available which waive the application fee, but you must apply before 9th January. They also have student awards in both the Radio and Digital Media sections, which cost $75, or $50 before the early deadline.

The early bird deadline is 11th December, the regular deadline is 22nd January, and the extended deadline is 30th January.

Transom Traveling Workshop: Moab, Utah - a week-long audio storytelling workshop for international beginning and early-career makers in the four-corners region. Ten students will learn field recording, interviewing, digital editing, script writing, and narration from instructor David Weinberg. The workshop runs 15th - 22nd March and scholarships are available (for only U.S. applicants).

The deadline is 12th December, 11:59 pm ET.

Anna Rabinowitz Award - a prize awarded to poets and their collaborators for venturesome, interdisciplinary work that combines poetry with any other art or discipline. The finished work should have been produced or published in 2025 but can involve or be based in part on work from any era. Candidates are required to provide materials documenting the process of their projects. They provide a $1000 honorarium to the winners. The entry fee is $10. It accepts international entries but works must be in English.

The deadline is 15th December.

Folger Shakespeare Library Long-term Public Humanities Fellowships - a 3- and 9-month fellowship in Washington, D.C., to research, edit, write and make creative work related to Folger Shakespeare’s collection of early modern humanities and their afterlives. For the longer residency, three of the nine months can be completed virtually. Applicants must propose and detail at least one instance of public humanities engagement to be developed and implemented in conversation with Folger Institute staff, including podcasts. Folger fellowships are open to scholars of any nationality.

The deadline is 15th December, 11:59 pm ET.

DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Program - a 12-month residency in Berlin offering outstanding international (non-German) artists from the fields of visual arts, film, literature, and music/sound the time and space to focus on their creative practice without production obligations. It is intended for established artists who have already developed their own voice and standing, and artists residing primarily in Germany are excluded from applying, except those in residence for no more than fifteen months. Selected applicants will receive a monthly stipend (unspecified) to cover living expenses and rent, a furnished apartment, travel and luggage expenses, health insurance (if necessary), and optional German language courses. Fellows are invited to actively engage not only with the dynamic cultural scenes of Berlin and Germany but also various communities within the city. An academic background is not required, but the programme is primarily interested in positions that critically engage with historical issues as well as contemporary discourses. Applications must be in English.

The deadline is 15th December, 11:59 CET.

Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency - a 7-week programme for international artists who work in all media and are at all stages of their careers. Mediums include drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, film, video, new media, installation, fiction and nonfiction writing, interdisciplinary, social practice, and architecture. Selected participants will receive a $1500 scholarship, as well as studio space and living accommodations. A vehicle is needed during the residency stay. Artists have the option of an open studio exhibition of their work at the Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency (JTHAR) studio, and each fellow will be required to donate one completed work to the JTHAR programme. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 15th December, 11:59 pm MT.

BEA Festival of Media Arts - The Broadcast Education Association’s international digital media and broadcast competition for full-time faculty and students at BEA schools. There is an audio competition with various categories for students and faculty respectively. Works can be in any language but if they’re not in English applicants must provide subtitles.

The deadline is 16th December, 12 pm PT.

AVA Digital Awards - international awards for digital media. They have Audio Production/Radio categories. Entries for a single podcast episode cost $125, or $195 for campaigns. Entry is free for work produced pro bono for nonprofits, although you must have submitted a regular entry as well.

The deadline is 18th December.

imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival Open Call - a callout for submissions to imagineNATIVE, an Indigenous film and media arts festival. The callout is open to Indigenous artists at all levels of experience. The festival will take place in person from 2nd - 7th June, 2026, showcasing Indigenous-made film, video, digital, interactive and audio media works. They are committed to an audience’s greater understanding of Indigenous peoples, cultures, and artistic expressions. Works are therefore not required to have overt Indigenous content or themes, and can be productions made at all budget levels. They strive to represent a variety of ideas, themes, and genres, in addition to a diversity of Indigenous languages, Nations, and cultures. For the regular submission period, there is a CAD $5 submission fee, but it increases to CAD $15 during the late submission period.

The regular deadline is 19th December, the late submission deadline is 9th January.

The Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellows Program - a federally funded, 5-month international exchange programme for mid-career democracy activists, scholars, civil society leaders, and journalists to explore new ideas, undertake individual research, and share best practices. Applicants must possess a doctorate (a Ph.D. or academic equivalent) and be proficient in English. Fellows will spend five months in residence at the National Endowment for Democracy in Washington, D.C., in order to undertake independent research on democracy in a particular country or region, focusing on the political, social, economic, legal, or cultural aspects of democratic development. The fellowship will involve seminars, roundtables, field trips, and other events. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend (unspecified) for living expenses, plus basic health insurance and round trip travel to and from Washington, D.C. One of the recent fellows was a radio journalist.

The deadline is 31st December.

Sonic Dash - a 48-hour competition to create a 2-minute audio piece entirely from scratch. The contest starts on 9th January at noon ET and ends at the same time on 11th January. The first prize winner will receive $1000, a certificate for $350 worth of audio services from Silver Sound, various types of sound production equipment and will be featured on The Silver Podcast Network. Every element of the piece must be made within those 48 hours, which means that the use of archival material and pre-existing music is not allowed. Entry cost is $25.

The deadline is 4th January, 12 pm EST.

Arts, Societies and Contemporary Change Residency (France) - a 6-month residency along the Loire River in France for professional artists from the Global South (with the exception of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, and Guyana) with at least five years of professional experience, who can demonstrate the dissemination and exhibition of their work. Residents will receive a monthly stipend of €2000, as well as access to office space, housing, insurance, and up to €2000 of production costs.The production of a work is not the primary aim of this residency; however, the artist is granted a limited budget to carry out a project.

The deadline is 4th January.

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards - awards that recognise the best in international professional journalism across print, online, audio, television and more. Apart from Spanish-language categories, non-English entries must include an English transcript or subtitles. Early bird entries cost $65 (SPJ members) and $100 (non- members) and regular deadline entries cost $80 (members) and $115 (non-members).

The early bird deadline is 6th January, 11:59 pm ET.

Alonzo Davis Fellowship - a 2-week fellowship for American writers, visual artists, and composers of African or Latin American descent. A $500 honorarium is given, and the application costs $30 (if cost is prohibitive, applicants can email to request a fee waiver). Fellows will come to the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts’ Mt. San Angelo in Amherst, Virginia. VCCA Fellows can work in solitude, then re-energise in the company of other artists. The residencies available are from 1st September to the end of 2026.

The deadline is 15th January.

United States

Foundation for Contemporary Art Emergency Grants - grants for U.S. based artists working in a variety of contemporary and experimental disciplines, including music/sound. Funding is intended to support expenses that are urgently needed for public presentations of completed experimental work, including artists’ fees, airfare, accommodations, materials, shipping and transport, fabrication, production and others. Artists are encouraged to apply 8-10 weeks before their project’s presentation date.

The deadline is rolling.

Maryland Creativity Grants - grants up to $4000 for Maryland-based independent artists and art organisations. Applicants must identify a specific event, activity or project to occur within the application time frame. Funds can be used to support administrative expenses, transport, artistic materials, space rental, and artist stipends. Final projects or programmes should be accessible to the public. Applicants cannot be students and must be 18+.

The deadline is rolling and reviewed on a monthly basis, but it ends 31st March 2026.

Nebraska Micro Grants - up to $500 of funding available for Nebraska-based artists, within any discipline.

The purpose is to improve an artist’s virtual, marketing, business or creative practices through equipment purchases, professional development opportunities or training. Non-profit organisations with a budget less than $30,000 are also eligible to apply. If awarded, grantees will eventually describe how the funds were used and their impact on the artist and the community.

The deadline is rolling.

Distillations Open Call - pitches are welcome for the Distillations podcast. They are looking for American science-related history stories that can fit into a 30- to 40-minute narrative episode. Compensation is $3500 and work can be remote.

The deadline is rolling.

West Virginia University Mountain Air Residency - a weeklong residency in West Virginia to produce works surrounding the ecological story of West Virginia, backed by their archive collections. Including but not limited to environmental activism, conservation efforts, industry impact, or citizen response. The goal is to spark dialogue around place, memory, and environmental justice, while activating archival material for broader audiences. Proposals that highlight underrepresented narratives, elevate local knowledge, or explore the complex environmental history of the region will be given strong consideration. $3500 will be given for transportation, lodging, and meal expenses; $1000 will be given for materials; another $1000 honorarium will be given after the programme completion. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 28th November.

Freedomways Reporting Fellowship - an 8-month fellowship for journalists and storytellers from the Southern United States. The scholarship recipients will receive mentorship, training, access to useful research resources, and a monthly stipend of $1000 ($8000 for the entire scholarship) with the possibility of obtaining additional funds for the project. Storytellers, freelance journalists, mid-career journalists, and community media people are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as those living in rural communities or who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and disabled journalists. Applicants based in Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Puerto Rico are encouraged to apply. Those who do not currently live in the South can still apply if they previously lived in the region or they plan to report on the South due to a strong connection to the region.

The deadline is 1st December.

Collier Spotlight - a free-to-enter certificate for impactful reporting on state institutions in the U.S. All media formats are accepted. Submitted reporting work must have been completed between 1st January and 1st September 2025. The news organisation that produces the top-ranked work will be awarded a $500 honorarium and certificate.

The next deadline is 1st December.

NEFA Public Art for Spatial Justice - support for Massachusetts-based artist(s) and organisations to create public art that helps its audience see, feel, experience, and imagine spatial justice — the battle for a more just future for public spaces and public culture. Grants range from $15,000 - $30,000, for up to two years. They recognise the intersectionality of identities and acknowledge that artists may also identify as cultural practitioners, activists, and community-rooted collaborators, and may be self/community-taught, institutionally trained, or a combination of both. All artistic disciplines are welcome to apply, as long as applicants are specifically interested in public artmaking. Projects must take place in Massachusetts. Priority will be given to projects that are: led or co-led by Black, Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC), and more specifically BIPOC artists and creatives; rooted in community and/or demonstrate a deep relationship to place — particularly rural places, and/or places where folks are experiencing/have experienced displacement; and focused on disrupting harmful historic narratives. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 2nd December, 11:59 pm ET.

Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship - a yearlong opportunity for early career Washington, D.C., based reporters to learn what it takes to cover the White House, Supreme Court, Capitol, Pentagon, Justice Department and other key government institutions. The fellowship involves monthly sessions with fellows, lawmakers, analysts and top journalists who will discuss policy, politics and best practices in reporting. Applicants can be journalists from any medium and news organisation.

The deadline is 3rd December.

Stanford’s John S. Knight Fellowship (United States) - a 9-month journey of professional and personal exploration for U.S. based journalists to develop the leadership resilience needed for these times of uncertainty. The fellowship involves twice-weekly cohort events that include leadership workshops, skills training and discussions with guest experts. Applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience, but NOTE: applicants do not require college degrees or experience in traditional newsrooms. Stanford offers: tuition; a stipend of $130,000; advice on securing housing; and Stanford health insurance.

The deadline is 3rd December, 1 pm PT.

Writers Guild Awards - ​​a free-to-enter competition held by The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), a labour union representing writers of motion pictures and television, including news and documentaries in the U.S. Their awards do have a radio and audio section for News Script and Radio/Audio Documentaries. Work must have been produced under WGA jurisdiction.

The deadline is 5th December.

JAWS Health Journalism Fellowship - a 7-month opportunity for early-career U.S. based journalists who identify as women who would like to improve their health care reporting skills, led by the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS). Applicants must have between two and seven years’ professional reporting experience. Fellows will work on a substantive reporting project as well as one shorter-form story, assisted by a reporting grant of $4000 and mentoring by an experienced health journalist for the duration of the projects and beyond, as well as an in-person training session and complimentary registration and travel expenses to the JAWS annual conference (valued at $3500). Both staff and freelance journalists are encouraged to apply, but freelancers should obtain tentative approval from editors. Audio and podcast projects are accepted.

The deadline is 5th December, 5 pm ET.

Kiplinger Fellowship - a 1-week fellowship for U.S. based journalists, held at Ohio University and the Scripps School of Journalism, from 23rd - 28th March 2025. This year’s focus will be on Saving Local News: A Practical Guide, and since the topic will be U.S. centric, U.S. individuals who are responsible for or involved in the operations of a community news outlet of any medium will receive priority, but NOTE: a small number of international applications will be accepted. The fellowship is for journalists with less than five years’ experience. They provide free training, lodging and most meals, as well as a partial travel stipend (unspecified) to cover the fellows’ transportation, varying depending on location and travel costs. They accept applications from media members working in print, broadcast (television, radio and podcasting) and many digital platforms. Samples can be in any language, as long as English translations are provided. The fellowship is conducted in English.

The deadline is 7th December, 11:45 pm EST.

Collier Awards for Ethics in Journalism - a celebration of acts of journalism by student and professional journalists that meet the highest ethical standards in the face of pressure or incentives to do otherwise. Work must be published or broadcast by a U.S. based outlet. Winners will receive: a $5000 award or scholarship for exemplary ethical journalism by a high school, undergraduate, or graduate student journalist ($500 for second place, $250 for third place); a $15,000 award for exemplary ethical journalism with local or regional impact or significance by a professional journalist or team ($2500 for second place, $1000 for third place); a $15,000 award for exemplary ethical journalism with national or international impact or significance by a professional journalist or team ($2500 for second place, $1000 for third place). The student category doesn’t explicitly mention audio journalism, but the other categories do. The award focuses both on the process of creating the work and on the quality of the final pieces, including all of the difficult decisions, considerations, and questions applicants navigated to work ethically in the pursuit of great journalism.

The deadline is 8th December, 11:59 pm PT.

NABJ Multimedia Short Course - a short course in Greensboro, North Carolina, to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to tell news stories on various content platforms, with access to mentors who currently work at some of the top media outlets. Applicants must be an NABJ member, major in journalism or a communications-related discipline, be an undergraduate junior or senior or graduate student with at least one full-year of school remaining at the time of the application and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

The deadline is 8th December, midnight.

WABJ Urban Journalism Workshop - a free programme which teaches high school students in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area the fundamentals of journalism through interactive lectures, hands-on training, and field trips. It aims to address the underrepresentation of Black people and other minority groups in newsrooms across the country by building a diverse pipeline of future journalists and leaders that’s critical for equitable representation in news coverage and decision making. It is led by professional journalists and educators who provide mentorship and supervision to the programme participants. Students must attend in-person sessions from early March to late April 2026 at American University’s School of Communications. At the end of the program, students use the skills they learned to report and produce their own multimedia stories. NOTE: They encourage all students in the area interested in pursuing careers in media and who appreciate their mission to consider applying regardless of their identity or background.

The deadline is 10th December.

National Press’s Widening the Pipeline Fellowship - expenses-paid training, mentoring, workshops, and peer support for U.S. based journalists of colour who aspire to lead newsrooms. Applicants should have seven years or less of professional newsroom experience. They can be from any medium (print, television, radio or online media). The foundation will cover airfare, hotel, some ground transportation and most meals for the one in-person training in Washington, D.C., held in March 2026.

The deadline is 14th December.

The Shaufler Prize in Journalism - a free-to-enter award recognising the best student and professional journalism in the U.S. which advances the understanding of issues related to underserved people in society, such as communities of color, immigrants, LGBTQ+ and those with disabilities. Audio features are limited to 10 minutes and podcasts to 30 minutes. The first place prize in the professional category is $10,000, second place is $3000 and third place is $2000. One winner of the student category receives $5000. Students entering the competition must be enrolled in an accredited journalism programme at the time the entry was published or broadcast.

The deadline is 15th December.

SCAC Artists’ Business Initiative Grants - funding of up to $5000 for artist-driven, arts-based business initiatives that provide career satisfaction and sustainability for South Carolina based working artists, whether individuals or collectives. There are many accepted disciplines, including the following sound-relevant categories: time-based arts (installation, sound, video art, animation, film, computer generated art, or performance art); music (composition or performance); public art (ephemeral or permanent), or spoken word/slam poetry. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 18th December, 11:59 pm ET.

Arts Grants for Queens - a fund of $5000 per project for artists (including sound and interdisciplinary artists) based in Queens, NY, to produce new work to be presented in the borough in order to enrich and enliven the community. Community organisations can also apply, and can be awarded up to $7500. The purpose is to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods where artists live and work. Successful applicants will strengthen community bonds, increase access to cultural activities in Queens, advance the applicant artist’s career and engage the community. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 18th December, 11:59 pm ET.

National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships - an opportunity for early-career, U.S. based journalists who are pursuing — or have a strong interest in pursuing — careers in science, health or environmental reporting. The curriculum will include lessons interpreting medical studies, analysing data, explaining evidence-based decisions, understanding climate science and more. The workshops will take place at three 4-day conferences in April, May and Fall 2026. They will also provide mentorship and networking opportunities. Applicants can be staff or freelance, and freelancers will be awarded a reporting project support stipend of $2000. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience.

The deadline is 19th December, 5 pm CT.

AAJA VOICES Fellowship - multimedia journalism training for college and graduate students, as well as a leadership programme for young journalists. They are looking for students who are excellent storytellers and who are interested in new technologies and story forms, including podcasts. Students will learn the soft skills needed to succeed in school and work. The months-long training will begin in the spring and culminate at a convention in Minneapolis, MN, in late June. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 19th December.

Women’s Audio Mission Internship Program (San Francisco) - a 13-week paid internship allowing women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals in California’s Bay Area to learn audio engineering skills. Applicants will gain skills, build confidence and develop industry connections to prepare for a job in the audio industry; as well as receive hands-on studio training and learn how to share audio skills and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission. The programme includes a commitment of a total of 16 hours per week, with both in-person and virtual components. The programme is recommended for those 21 years and older. Applicants receive a $2500 stipend once they have completed the programme.

The next deadline is 21st December.

Women’s Audio Mission Internship Program (LA) - an 8-week internship allowing women (transgender or cisgender) and non-binary/gender-expansive individuals in Southern California to learn audio engineering skills. Selected interns receive a $700 stipend once they have completed the programme. Applicants will gain skills, build confidence and develop industry connections to prepare for a job in the audio industry; as well as receive hands-on studio training and learn how to share audio skills and knowledge to further support the organisation’s mission. The programme includes a commitment of a total of 8 hours per week, with both in-person and virtual components. Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of audio education or equivalent experience, and the programme is recommended for those 21 years and older.

The next deadline is 21st December.

Wave Farm Media Arts Assistance Fund - financial support for new or recently completed artwork in all genres of sound art for applicants residing in New York State for public presentation that serves New York State audiences. Grant awards assist artists in completing new work, reaching public audiences, and advancing artistic exploration and public engagement in the media arts. Artists may apply for up to $7500. The project must have been completed in 2025 or will be completed in 2026. Funding can support individual artist-made experimental documentary works, though it cannot support non-fiction, feature-length, team-driven narrative documentary works. Full-time enrolled students are not eligible. They strongly encourage applicants to complete the application one week early.

The deadline is 15th January, 11:59 pm ET.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Autograph Open Call: Methods of Making - a callout for pitches from emerging creatives (with less than three years of experience) to produce an in-person workshop exploring themes of resistance and activism in Hackney, London, between February and March 2026. Applicants must be based in London and have an interest in an issue-led arts and cultural activity. Successful applicants will receive a £410 programming fee and have a budget of £620 for the event. Priority will be given to proposals that explore collage through a different creative process or discipline, engage with themes from the exhibition, and are collaborative, hands-on and suitable for a group setting.

The deadline is 24th November, 10 am GMT.

Digital Art Residency - a 4-month programme for London-based creatives to critically engage with technology in their practice. Onsite in Camden, London, residents will be given studio space as well as a series of mentoring sessions and opportunities to engage with London’s digital art scene. This opportunity is available for creatives making work that relate to the theme “The Body, The Mind, The Soul.” Those developing a specific project or using the residency as a period of open-ended research and development are welcome to apply. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 24th November.

Creative Steps for Individuals - funding for individual artists and creatives who are based in Wales and identify as being ethnically and culturally diverse, Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. For more details on eligibility criteria for individuals, see here. Available funding ranges from £500 to £7500, and applicants are able to apply for up to 90% of the project cost. Funding should be used to support professional development, rather than the creation of new work.

The next deadline is 27th November.

BBC Script Submissions Open Call - a call out for drama or comedy/drama scripts written for film, TV, radio, stage, online or for children’s media from residents of the U.K., Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Republic of Ireland. BBC Writers aren’t looking for ideas for production explicitly, they are primarily using the scripts to identify writers with real talent and potential. Comedy sketch shows and pure narrative comedy series or sitcoms are not eligible. Scripts must be a minimum of 30 pages long. The copyright of all submitted scripts rests with the writer.

The deadline is 2nd December, 12 pm GMT.

QueerAF Trans + History Week Call for Pitches - paid commissions for trans+ U.K. based writers and journalists, illustrators and artists, and audio and podcast producers to write about a topic and the Trans+ history that informs it. Audio commissions are paid £500 and provided with audio equipment that they can keep for life to help produce the episode. Successful applicants will host and produce a narrative scripted episode of about 20 - 30 minutes with audio from one main interviewee and at least two supplementary voices. They will contain some sound design, and the QueerAF team will support with the executive production and mastering, and will provide some mentorship and training. The best pitches will blend a mixture of learning about sexuality, romantic orientations and gender identity (whether the maker’s own, or in a broader community way) with lessons and stories from Trans+ history. NOTE: this seems like a great opportunity for producers looking to gain experience, but know that £500 for a new half an hour narrative podcast is a low rate.

The deadline is 2nd December, 11:59 pm GMT.

The Grand Plan Fund - £1000 funds for creative people of colour based in the U.K. who want to bring a new creative project to life. They support creativity in all its forms. Applicants must identify as Black, Asian, Brown and/or part of the Global Majority and be over 18 years old.

The next deadline is 4th December.

BBC Indie Development Fund - financial support that champions indies from across the U.K. who share the BBC’s creative diversity ambitions. Successful applicants will receive funding of between £10,000 and £25,000 in addition to mentoring from BBC commissioners. This year, all BBC radio networks will be participating across BBC Music or Speech, as opposed to just BBC Radio 3, as was the case in previous years. They are keen to strengthen their supply base in the Nations & Regions. They are looking for: indies who have very little or no experience working with the BBC; more established indies (those who have secured at least two commissions from the BBC in the past five years) who have an interest and expertise in reaching audiences new for the BBC; indies who are actively interested in broadening their audio production portfolio and have a passion for creating (or learning how to create) innovative specialised content in these categories – classical music programmes for Radio 3; specialist/alternative music programmes for 6 Music; specialist programmes for 1Xtra and Asian Network; programming for under 25s.

The deadline is 22nd December.

New Generation Thinkers - a scheme for five early-career researchers at a U.K. research organisation who are specialising in arts and humanities, allowing them to be “researchers in residence” at BBC Radio 4, where they will work with programme makers and produce a piece of writing to be recorded for radio. See the eligible research organisations here. Successful applicants also take part in learning and development opportunities with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) around working with the media, engaging the public with research, and how to work with policy makers. Applicants must be: over the age of 18; currently studying for their first PhD, having made considerable progress in their research; or within eight years of the award of their first PhD, excluding any period of career break such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, health reasons, or reasons consequent upon the COVID-19 pandemic. Applicants must be within the first six years of their academic appointment and not a senior lecturer.

The deadline is 28th January, 4 pm GMT.

Europe

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The next deadline is 30th November.

The Podcast Academy Open Call - an open call for Europe-based creators to participate in a mentorship programme at the annual Spring Forward Festival. Applicants need not have any prior experience in podcasting. Selected participants will receive travel costs, accommodation, hospitality, and a pass to the Spring Forward Festival, which will take place from 6th - 9th May 2026 in Guimarães, Portugal. The programme will cover the entire process of making a podcast from pre-production to recording and editing, to production and presentation, and finally to post-production and publication. Following the festival, participants will have the option of publishing one or more episodes of their podcast. Applicants must be proficient in spoken English.

The deadline is 30th November.

Club de la Presse Prize for a More Egalitarian World - an award celebrating young journalists under 35 from the Grand Est region in France for their coverage of a subject linked to equality, whether economic, social, geographical, environmental, linked to age or gender, or any other type of inequality. The winner receives €1000. All types of journalistic work (print articles, radio, TV, web reports, photos, press cartoons, comic strip reports, etc.) are allowed.

The deadline is 1st December, 12 pm CET.

Spivprostir Award for Animal Welfare Journalism - a competition for journalists from national and regional media in Ukraine who cover topics related to animals, ecology, social responsibility, and animal welfare. The grand prize is UAH 30,000; additionally, first prize is 25,000, second is 20,000 and third is 15,000. There is a special award for the most original coverage format for UAH 10,000. Materials must have been published in print or online, or broadcast on TV or radio between 6th October and 1st December, inclusive.

The deadline is 1st December.

CIVIS Media Prize - honouring outstanding productions on television, radio, internet, and cinema that promote the peaceful coexistence of people of different geographical and cultural origins within Europe. There is an Audio Award with three subcategories: Short Contributions (up to 6 minutes), Long Contributions (more than 6 minutes) and Podcasts. All come with a prize of €2000. The Civis Top Award additionally honours the best production of the year across other categories, which comes with a prize of €15,000.

The deadline is 31st December.

Africa

Villa Karo Residency - a residency for West African professional artists, researchers and cultural professionals at Villa Karo, a Finnish Institute for West Africa in Grand-Popo, Benin. Selected residents will receive a weekly allowance of €50 for working and material costs, as well as transportation, accommodation, and daily breakfasts. Residencies may last between 4 - 6 weeks. Applications may be submitted in English or French.

The deadline is 21st November.

Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program - a fully funded, 2-year Master’s of Journalism from The University of California Berkeley for applicants from Africa. Applicants should be individuals who might have faced barriers to quality higher education and have demonstrated a commitment to giving back to their home country or community. The programme teaches narrative writing, radio, photography, broadcast and online video production, multimedia storytelling, and data- and investigative-based journalism.

The deadline is 1st December.

Canada

Canadian Press Reporter-Editor Summer Internship - a 12-week, full time summer internship at The Canadian Press. The internship is paid (unspecified), and is open to current students and recent graduates of university or college programmes. Applicants should have a high proficiency in English, and the ability to communicate in French and other languages is an asset. Experience in newsrooms as a reporter or editor is encouraged, and familiarity with audio and video have the greatest chance of being shortlisted. Selected interns will work out of The Canadian Press’s Toronto office and primarily cover hard news and features for the Ontario desk, with the possibility of being scheduled to work in other departments.

The deadline is 21st November, 11:59 pm EST.

Storyhive Video Podcast Program - CAD $10,000 grants for emerging creators based in Alberta and B.C. to produce locally reflective nonfiction podcasts accompanied by a video component. Each project will consist of a minimum of eight 30-minute episodes. They are seeking stories that capture the voice, personality and experiences of communities across Western Canada. The programme is self guided, so successful applicants will be responsible for their own learning, though they will have a Program Manager to support them. Applicants must be first time or emerging content creators who are citizens or permanent residents of Canada and who have not had access to the Canadian Broadcasting system in the last five years. Those in the programme retain the copyright of their projects.

The deadline is 11th December, 11:59 pm PT.

Middle East

Mophradat New Agents Open Call - an open call for artists of any discipline with significant firsthand experience living in the Arab world, regardless of heritage. Applicants must have work experience and an ongoing artistic practice. Six artists will be selected to compose a cohort and co-develop and realise a public project proposal, such as a conference, festival, exhibition or other live event. Each participant will receive a stipend of $6000 to be used at their discretion, to cover expenses such as travel costs and to provide a budget for the public event. Throughout the year, participants will also engage in online workshops with invited artists, one-on-one conversations with advisors, six weekend-long online seminars and a one-week retreat to finalize and produce a final project proposal. Applicants must be native Arabic speakers or have a strong command of the language, and basic use of English is needed.

The deadline is 20th November.

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Hello! Welcome (back) to All Hear, the Everything List for Audio Opportunities.

Some good opportunities this month include the Duke University Archive of Documentary Arts Collection Awards, an archive of international works that document a broad range of human experience, with a $3500 honorarium; the Dlf Audio Storytelling Academy, a 1-year mentorship programme to develop an audio story for early career makers.

Other interesting projects include Weyland McKenzie-Witter’s Black British Artists on the Web to preserve the work of Black British artists creating digital works on for the web, and Andreea Coscai’s list of European podcasting events in her newsletter Eurowaves. It’s also great to see Tribeca Audio has added an additional category to their competition, The Tribeca Showcase List for Podcasts, which will spotlight a group of exceptional independent projects that do not have to premiere at Tribeca, unlike the rest of the festival.

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Talia x

I’ve been reflecting a lot recently about letting go of control with projects. More on that someday, but for now, I’ve written a little essay about sometimes how just publishing something can be a powerful act of letting go.

Publishing as an Act of Letting Go

More Opportunities

International

Comedy Pilot Presents The United State of News - an unpaid call-out for pitches for The United State of News, a satirical news show that reflects what is going on in the U.S. and the rest of the world. They are looking for “short, punchy, gag-driven monologues and a few catchy headlines.” Pitches can represent any political opinion, as long as they are factually correct, funny and not mean-spirited.

The deadline is rolling.

Sulzberger Executive Leadership Program - a 20 week fellowship programme with efforts to develop strategies and innovation to tackle the applicant organisation’s most pressing challenges. The programme typically costs $4000, but there are four free positions available.

The deadline is 12th October.

Rare Disease Reporting Fellowship - the National Press Foundation is providing a week of free online training for professional journalists in any medium. Fellowships will include topics such as childhood disease therapies, AI-driven drug development and venture capital for rare disease research. Fellows will receive $1000 upon completion of the training and another $1000 upon submission of their work. Final work will be published in the journalists’ chosen outlets, then reprinted in a compilation book produced by Fondation Ipsen (for audio pieces this would mean a transcript). Journalists may work in any language but the training will be conducted in English, so they must have some fluency in English.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm ET.

SONAR Audio Challenge - an international call-out for original audio stories, no longer than 5 minutes, based on either theme: “Care” or “Unseen.” Submissions can be from individuals or teams of up to 3 people. The audio piece must be a narrative — it can be a story, an experience, a moment… but something must change from one point to the next. The winning piece in each category will receive a monetary prize of $5000 MXN, and they will be broadcast on Radio Ibero 90.9. It will also play at a gathering in Mexico City all about sound storytelling.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm CT.

Duke University Archive of Documentary Arts Collection Awards - an archive collection which seeks to preserve and acquire collections of intentionally created narratives and bodies of work that document a broad range of human experience. The awards are open to any international creator who is not affiliated with Duke University or currently enrolled in a degree-granting programme. They offer a $3500 honorarium plus additional production support, if needed. Their key areas of interest are: Activism and Justice, Faith Communities, Human Environmental Impacts, Labour and Work, Lives of Marginalised Communities and War on Camera. Submittors maintain the intellectual property for the piece. The awards accept multiple media types, including audio. They accept pieces ranging from shorts at 15 minutes to feature length around 90 minutes. They collect both historical and contemporary work, so you can submit work that was completed years ago.

The deadline is 14th October.

A Better Way to Cover Civic Life Course - a free online course with self-paced modules about how to reduce polarization and build trust. This course is for anyone who is dissatisfied with traditional coverage of politics, elections and democracy. The five modules aim at reducing polarization and employing solutions journalism to help communities address problems and hold politicians to account.

The deadline is 15th October, 11:59 pm ET.

Henki Art Prize - an international callout for artwork related to the theme: Camminare (to walk). The prize is organised in memory of Pope Francis, following an idea that movement sustains us; to walk is to resist stagnation. The theme invites artists to view walking as more than just a physical act, but as a means of resilience and transformation. The work must also explore or respond to the element of water — either through its physical forms or its conceptual, cultural, or symbolic dimensions. The winner will receive $500 USD and each of the other shortlisted artists will receive $125 USD. Applicants may submit one artwork created within the last two years. Sound and digital art is accepted.

The deadline is 15th October.

Art Omi Artist Residency - an international callout for artists to gather in rural New York from 18th June - 13th July 2026. Artists who have been professionally active for at least the past five years are eligible. Disciplines include visual arts, sound art, performance, and social practice. They provide accommodations, a kitchen, meals, bikes, a swimming pool and sometimes a stipend of between $500 and $2000 depending on the residency.

The deadline is 15th October.

Goethe Institute Mobility Grant - a mobility-related programme to foster collaboration between artists across Africa and Europe. Both emerging and established practitioners are encouraged to apply. They support research trips, collaborative projects with artists from other countries, residencies at cultural institutions, participation in festivals and cultural events, and professional development opportunities. They cover travel costs (up to €400 within Africa, and €1800 from Europe), accommodation, daily allowances, and project expenses. Additional support is available for applicants with children, accessibility needs, or those choosing environmentally friendly travel options.

The deadline is 15th October.

Solutions Journalism Revenue Accelerator - a free programme to help news organisations grow revenue in support of solutions journalism. Organisations will bring ideas for solutions journalism to attract consumer revenue and must identify cross-functional teams of two to five. Teams will receive nine months of support, coaching and training, airfare and meals for the 2-day kickoff meeting in late January, promotion and the chance to become certified solutions journalism trainers. They will also have the opportunity to receive $10,000 to support their goals.

The deadline is 17th October, 5 pm ET.

Skowhegan Art Residency - a 9-week residency in rural Maine for artists to dedicate time to their own artistic practice while engaging in the collective. There are skill-sharing and theoretical workshops, group and individual studio visits, performances, lectures, and reading groups. Participants are provided lodging, daily meals, as well as studios and workspaces on our 350-acre campus. All artists are welcome, including time-based such as video, film and sound art. The application fee is $80 USD, or $50 if submitted by 13th October. Applicants must be at least 21 years old. English language skills are required.

The deadline is 17th October, 11:59 pm ET.

Mechanical Forests - Residency and Sound ­Installation Production - a 3 to 4-month residency and production grant for sound installation in St. Georgen, Germany. The residency includes a free stay at the Global Forest art association along with a research phase with the aim of developing a sound installation (to be presented in October 2026). Artists are encouraged to explore the sonic heritage of the Black Forest that the residency takes place in and will be placed in small mentorship groups. Participants will be given an honorarium of €15,000 along with a reimbursement of travel expenses.

The deadline is 19th October.

The Webbys - international awards for “excellence on the internet.” They have a podcast category honouring exceptional work in podcasts and audio, including Shows, Individual Episodes, Limited-Series & Specials, Features, Best New Podcast and Best Video Podcast Host. Podcast categories include Best Co-Hosts, Best Indie Podcast, Business, History, News & Politics, and Best Creator or Influencer Series. Prices range from $235 to $715 depending on the deadline and the type of work. Student work can be entered in all categories for $95. Non-English podcasts must be dubbed or subtitled into English with videos.

The early deadline is 24th October.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one-and-a-half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 29th October.

The American University in Cairo Kamal Adham Fellowship for Television and Digital Journalism - a fellowship for international journalists who wish to pursue full-time study towards a one and a half year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at The American University in Cairo (AUC). Applicants must have financial needs and a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent. Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry. The fellowship covers: partial tuition fees for a maximum of eight credits per semester; student services and activities fees; medical service and health insurance fees; and it may cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed. Fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work and expected to conduct a teaching assistantship if the course requires.

The next deadline is 29th October.

RØDE Creator of the Year Awards - free-to-enter international awards for podcasters and creators who have used RØDE products to make their work. You can enter a total of one time in a single category. Categories include interview, journalism, comedy and other thematic ones. They also have two special awards that entrants are automatically enrolled in: Creator of the Year wins (with a $25,000 cash prize plus equipment) and Emerging Creator of the Year ($10,000 plus equipment, for people whose channel was launched in 2024 or 2025). If you are shortlisted for the category awards there is a two week period of public voting, and the winners receive $5000. They require a serial number for confirmation of the RØDE product used. Non-English entries are accepted: “RØDE’s panel of expert judges consists of a diverse cross-section of cultural backgrounds, with a range of different primary languages spoken.” They do not accept applications from residents of North Korea, Russia, Iran, Syria and Libya.

The deadline is 30th October, 11:59 GMT.

Marŝarto Awards - free-to-enter awards recognise exceptional walking art (excluding sound walks). Work can include a variety of formats, approaches, and subjects, from a wide range of creative disciplines, including arts, heritage and history, health and wellbeing, social practices, journalism, performance, literature and theatre, ecology, tourism, and more. Any walking piece submitted to the walk · listen · create website in 2024 or 2025 are eligible. Winners receive €500 and honourable mentions receive €200.

The deadline is 31st October.

A4 Residency Program - an 8-10 week residency in Chengdu, China, for multidisciplinary creatives, including sound artists. Applicants are expected to interact with the local community and focus on interdisciplinary integration and innovation. Travel is provided, as well as studio accommodation and RMB 10,000 per person. During the residency, creators are required to initiate a local activity for the community. The residency provides interdisciplinary creative support and resources, including being paired with a local artist.

The deadline is 31st October.

Hypatia-in-the-Woods Residency - a 1- to 3-week residency for women of all creative talents in the arts, academia, and entrepreneurship. The residency takes place in Holly House, a retreat center on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Residents are responsible for costs of transportation, food, and other expenses. Applications cost $20.

The next deadline is 1st November.

The MØRNING People Fund - a quarterly £4000 grant for international artists, creatives, dreamers and innovators, designed to fuel the boundary-pushing work that keeps culture alive. MØRNING is a creative strategy studio “on a mission to make the world a bit less shit than it was yesterday.” Applicants can be any age provided they are a legal adult in their country of residence. Grantees receive a support package which offers a 45 minute coaching session with a MØRNING team member. They do not help with production.

The next deadline is 1st November.

CERC Migration Journalism Fellowship Program - a 1-month residency with CERC Migration at Toronto Metropolitan University for international journalists with at least five years of media work experience who would like to deepen their professional knowledge about immigration and migrant integration research. They provide: a stipend of CAD $5000; an academic host, selected from the CERC Migration research team; access to an office space and resources; and networking and professional development. During their residency, journalists will have the opportunity to conduct their own field research project and to connect with an expert team of Canadian and international researchers and local stakeholders. The fellowship promotes collaboration and knowledge transfer between researchers and Canadian and international journalists to strengthen the communication of evidence-based knowledge about migration and integration issues. Fellowships must be a consecutive period of 20 to 35 days between 1st March and 30th November 2026. Applicants can be journalists from digital, print, radio or TV.

The deadline is 1st November.

James T. Grady - James H. Stack Award - an international award to recognise, encourage, and stimulate outstanding reporting on chemistry which increases the American public’s knowledge and understanding. The prize is $5000 and up to $2500 for travel expenses to the awards presentation. They accept multiple media, including radio and online.

The deadline is 1st November.

The MØRNING People Fund - a quarterly £4000 grant for international artists, creatives, dreamers and innovators, designed to fuel the boundary-pushing work that keeps culture alive. MØRNING is a creative strategy studio “on a mission to make the world a bit less shit than it was yesterday.” Applicants can be any age provided they are a legal adult in their country of residence. Grantees receive a support package which offers a 45-minute coaching session with a MØRNING team member. They do not help with production.

The next deadline is 1st November.

Hypatia-in-the-Woods Residency - a 1- to 3-week residency for women of all creative talents in the arts, academia, and entrepreneurship. The residency takes place in Holly House, a retreat center on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula. Residents are responsible for costs of transportation, food, and other expenses. Applications cost $20.

The next deadline is 1st November.

University of Texas Ransom Center Fellowship - a fellowship for international journalists, artists or graduate students to conduct research at the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas. There are three types of fellowships: 1- to 2-month Fellowships, which provide $3500 per month for projects requiring use of the Ransom Center’s collections; Travel Stipends, which provide $2000 for travel costs associated with travelling to the Ransom Center; and Dissertation Fellowships, which provide $2000 for in-progress doctoral dissertations. They encourage work in both traditional formats and creative works, including digital humanities projects focused on audio storytelling and similar mediums. For example, one of last year’s funded projects was a poetic podcast addressing climate change. Selected fellows must complete their residencies between 1st June 2026 and 31st August 2027. All applications and accompanying materials (including a letter of recommendation) must be in English.

The deadline is 3rd November, 5 pm CST.

AIPS Sport Media Awards - a free-to-enter international award for sports journalism. They have a category for Audio. First place prize for all categories is $5000, second place is $3000 and third place is $2000. They also have a Young Reporters Award (for those born on or after 1st January 1995) which is split into several categories, including one for Broadcasting, which allows for audio submissions. The prize for the Young Reporters Award is a scholarship in a major international sports event. All languages are accepted, although it is recommended to have an English translation.

The deadline is 4th November, 10 pm CET.

INACT Festival Call Out - a call for projects from international artists of all disciplines and backgrounds for INACT Festival, a performance festival in Strasbourg taking place in May 2026. They are open to various mediums such as sound art, video, performance, poetry, re-enactment, improvisation, dance, culinary art, cross-media, virtual reality and more. The 2026 theme is “Fugology,” a term evoking both the alternatives needed in the face of climate change and the cognitive biases that prevent us from considering an increasingly obvious reality: the unliveability of our environment in the short term. The definition is open to broad interpretation. They offer: a €250 fee, transport costs, accommodation, catering on the evening of the performance, as well as capture of the performance. They also invite proposals for workshops around the practice of performance art — for these they pay €60/hour for a maximum of 6 hours, and €70 of production budget.

The deadline is 16th November.

The Round Tower Open Call - a call out inviting international artists, designers, architects, communicators, and researchers to pitch ideas for exhibitions in the Library Hall of The Round Tower in Denmark, an observatory building and a historical and architectural landmark. For 2026 they are celebrating the 350th anniversary of Ole Rømer, a professor of astronomy who discovered that light has a finite speed. The theme for the exhibitions will therefore be “LIGHT” in all its facets, literal or metaphorical. Scientific, historical, or astronomical aspects are welcome, as well as literary, philosophical, and religious approaches. The selected exhibitions will be awarded a total exhibition fee of DKK 50,000 and DKK 25,000 for materials. They are offering a bright, 900 sqm exhibition space open to many possibilities.

The deadline is 24th November, 11:59pm CET.

Open City Documentary Festival - a festival celebrating international works of non-fiction art. The Open City Documentary Festival takes place in venues across London between 14th –19th April 2026 and will present a diverse programme of international contemporary and retrospective non-fiction film, audio and cross media, as well as filmmaker Q&As, panels, talks and workshops. There is an entry fee for submitted work (unspecified). All selected makers receive screening fees: £275 (including VAT) for works over 60 minutes; £140 for works over 40 minutes; and £70 for works under 40 minutes. Open City Documentary Festival has no strict premiere requirements, but the programming team will prioritise works that have yet to receive a public screening in London prior to OCDF 2026. All entries must be in English or contain English subtitles.

The deadline is 28th November.

Knight-Wallace Arts Journalism Fellowship (International) - a yearlong fellowship at the University of Michigan designed to underscore the importance of arts reporting and criticism in American journalism. Applicants must have a minimum of five years of experience, and currently be working in journalism. The fellow will pursue an ambitious journalism project related to the arts, during which they will have access to university courses, research and art creation across various disciplines. The fellow will receive a $85,000 living stipend, a $5000 relocation reimbursement, and health insurance coverage for the academic year. The successful applicant will be expected to relocate to the Ann Arbor area for the 2026-2027 academic year to study on campus. Audio producers are welcome to apply.

The deadline is 1st December.

Nieman Fellowship (for International Applicants) - a 9-month fellowship for 12 journalists who are not U.S. citizens to spend two semesters at Harvard auditing classes of their choice. Successful applicants will receive free accommodation, supplemental health insurance and a stipend of $85,000 to cover living costs. Applicants must be working journalists with at least five years of full-time media experience. Fellows can be working in any medium. There are no age limits or academic prerequisites, and a college degree is not required, but fellows must speak, read and write English fluently.

The deadline is 1st December.

NYU Steinhardt Fully Funded Ph.D. in Music Technology - funding for international applicants to participate in NYU’s Ph.D. programme in Music Technology, which prepares students for research and teaching careers in academia and industry at the constantly changing intersection of music, sound, and technology. The Steinhardt Fellowship package provides grantees with an annual stipend of $34,883, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through their fifth year. The programme involves research in the fields of computer music, immersive audio, music psychology and neuroscience, sound and music computing, and data science, as well as in cutting-edge technologies for music experiences, interaction, education, creation, production, and accessibility.

The deadline is 1st December.

NYU Steinhardt Fully Funded PhD in Media, Culture, and Communication - funding for international applicants to participate in NYU’s Ph.D. programme in Media, Culture and Communication, which invites intellectual inquiry across the department: Global Communication and Media, Technology and Society, Visual Culture and Sound Studies, Media Industries and Politics, Interaction and Experience. The Steinhardt Fellowship package provides grantees with an annual stipend of $34,883, tuition remission for required course work, and student health insurance through their fifth year.

The deadline is 1st December.

ASU M.A. Journalism Funding - a fully funded M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication from Arizona State University, for international applicants. Full merit-based tuition coverage is available for applicants of the Master’s of Arts in Investigative Journalism, Mass Communication and Sports Journalism, through assistantships and fellowships. Assistantship packages include full tuition, health benefits, and a stipend of $8000 for the first two semesters. During that time graduate assistants work 20 hours per week for the school, usually assigned to conduct research for faculty members or serve as teaching assistants for online courses. There are also additional partial scholarships for other Journalism Master’s.

The deadline is 1st December.

University of California Berkeley Journalism M.A. Funding - various funding packages for University of California Berkeley Journalism Master’s students. All domestic, undocumented, and international students are considered. They have both merit- and need-based funding that applicants are automatically considered for, from $5000 to fully-funded fellowships. They also have additional scholarship and fellowship opportunities which require separate applications, such as: The Reporting on China Fellowship, a 2-year scholarship of $14,000 annually for prospective students who demonstrate interest in becoming a journalist specialising in coverage of China; The Litke Fellowship in International Reporting, a $10,000 scholarship for a student who demonstrates interest in becoming a journalist specialising in international reporting in broadcast or visual journalism; and The 11th Hour Food and Farming Journalism Scholarship, a 1-year $10,000 scholarship for a student with an interest in reporting on food systems.

The priority deadline is 1st December.

Dlf Audio Storytelling Academy - a 1-year mentorship programme to develop an audio story, for people with little to no experience or whose perspectives have not yet been adequately represented in the public broadcasting context. The programme begins in March 2026. There are three in-person sessions in Berlin and Cologne, whereas the rest of the workshop is flexible and online. Travel and accommodation costs will be covered. Selected applicants receive a fee (unspecified) and the final radio plays are published online and aired on the radio.

The deadline is 1st December.

United States

Foundation for Contemporary Art Emergency Grants - grants for U.S. based artists working in a variety of contemporary and experimental disciplines, including music/sound. Funding is intended to support expenses that are urgently needed for public presentations of completed experimental work, including artists’ fees, airfare, accommodations, materials, shipping and transport, fabrication, production and others. Artists are encouraged to apply 8-10 weeks before their project’s presentation date.

The deadline is rolling.

AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowship - funding for mid-career, U.S. based working journalists to maintain their regular employment while working on a major project related to the U.S. healthcare system at the local, regional and/or national level. The fellowship takes place over a 12-month calendar year. Applicants should have several years’ experience in health reporting. Fellows will pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work. Guidance is provided by AHCJ mentors through customised seminars on health care systems, conference calls and email consultations. The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and the annual AHCJ conference, as well as a $2500 project allowance to defray the cost of field reporting, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition, fellows will receive a $5000 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project. Previous fellows have included radio journalists.

The deadline is as soon as possible, with a final deadline of 10th October.

AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships - an opportunity for experienced U.S. based, working journalists to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. healthcare system to that of another country. This fellowship allows highly experienced journalists to maintain their regular employment while working to evaluate a key component of the healthcare system, a health outcome, access, performance, providers, efficiency or other focal point over a 6-month period. Applicants should have at least 10 years’ experience as professional journalists, preferably with strong experience covering health care policy and delivery at the national or regional level. This year, the focus will be on the U.K., Canada, Norway, Netherlands, France, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia and Japan in comparison with the U.S. healthcare system. Fellows will pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets, which commit to publish or air the work. They offer: training and mentoring, travel to, and lodging and meals, in New York for a seminar, travel to a European country agreed upon with fellowship leaders, lodging in that country, reasonable transit focused on reporting within that country and a meal/incidental expenses stipend for the entire period; travel to, and lodging in, London for a seminar and a meal/incidental expenses stipend (unspecified). Previous recipients have included radio journalists.

The deadline is as soon as possible, with a final deadline of 10th October.

Creative Entrepreneur Fellowship - a 7-month fellowship to accelerate the careers of Boston artists. It includes personalised goal setting, one-on-one coaching, skills-training seminars, and a stipend (unspecified) for business-related purchases. In addition, it offers resources in English and Spanish.

The deadline is 10th October.

South Carolina Arts Governor’s Awards - awards for South Carolina artists or arts organisations who maximise their roles as innovators, supporters and advocates of the arts. There are eight categories, including awards for individuals in the arts and arts education. The awards are conducted through nomination.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm ET.

Documented Training Program - a media training programme for six local newsrooms across the U.S. to help them better serve immigrant communities. The training is grounded in principles of building trust and fostering longstanding relationships with immigrants. Each selected newsroom will receive $10,000 in stipends. At the end of the programme, participants will be invited to join a community of practice to receive ongoing support and peer advice on developing their product and contribute to a growing field of community-driven journalism.

The deadline is 12th October, 11:59 pm PT.

The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism - a fellowship for experienced journalists (freelance or staff) in any medium to produce deeply reported enterprise and investigative stories that delve into economic, financial or business issues across a wide array of subjects. They provide grants of up to $15,000 along with editorial support. Applicants must have at least five years professional experience in journalism. International applicants are welcome but the stories must be published in English in a U.S. media outlet.

The next deadline is 13th October.

Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program - a free one-on-one mentoring programme for non U.S. born emerging artists, including multidisciplinary artists. Accepted applicants will also be put into an alumni network. Applicants cannot currently be a student and must have been pursuing a career as an artist within the range of one to 10 years in the United States.

The deadline is 13th October, 11:59 pm.

The Community Arts Program - grants for Bay Area artists and nonprofit organisations who are located in or serving communities in Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco counties. Grants will be awarded in amounts of $5000, $10,000, and $15,000. Work can be either for an audience or for community engagement. They prioritise work that is by and for communities that have been historically underrepresented or excluded. The work must be available to the general public.

The deadline is 14th October.

Jacki and Jeff Karsh Journalism Fellowship - a fellowship for U.S. based journalists focusing on Jewish issues in the U.S. and around the world. Selected fellows receive a stipend of $4000, as well as travel and accommodations at the three retreats in Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. The goal of the fellowship is to equip participating journalists to advance public understanding and produce original work on Jewish issues. Throughout the fellowship, participants will engage with journalists, scholars, policymakers and innovators, and receive individualised feedback and mentorship.

The deadline is 15th October.

NAHJ Adelante Academy - a 6-month free training programme designed to empower Hispanic U.S. based journalists who are ready to rise as the next generation of news executives. Applicants must be mid-career journalists with over ten years of newsroom experience, including roles in broadcast, digital and print media. The programme includes in-person sessions at Columbia University in New York City and the NAHJ Annual Conference in Chicago, alongside two virtual phases. Participants will engage with top industry experts, receive mentorship, and develop projects that address significant challenges or opportunities in journalism today. They particularly encourage underrepresented applicants, such as Afro-Latinos, DACA recipients, Indigenous Latinos, Latinos with Disabilities, and Non-binary, Queer, and Trans Latine individuals.

The deadline is 15th October, 11:59 pm PT.

Early-Career Artist Project Grant - two $8000 grants for Minnesota-based early career artists to create temporary or public artwork anywhere within the state. Early career artist means people who have 2 to 10 years of experience. Public art is anything free and accessible to the public, including sound projects.

The deadline is 15th October.

BEA Scholarships in Broadcasting & Electronic Media - The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) administers annual scholarships to honour broadcasters and the entire electronic media profession. Scholarships are awarded to students at BEA member institutions (with some exceptions). There are various awards, between $1000 and $4000 for the next academic year.

The deadline is 16th October.

ArtsKC Mission Support Grants - two years of unrestricted funding for nonprofit organisations with the arts as their primary purpose. Applicant organisations must: have their primary purpose be the arts, be principally located in the five-county Kansas City metropolitan area (Clay, Jackson, Johnson, Platte, Wyandotte), have a governing body with bylaws, have at least two years of financial records and established history of programming. Previously, the average grant amount has been $5472.

The deadline is 16th October, 11:45 pm CT.

Arizona Artist Opportunity Grant - funding of between $500 and $1500 for Arizona-based artists at any stage of their careers who are looking to expand their artistic entrepreneurship, develop new skills or introduce their work to new audiences. Applicants must be 18+ and a resident of Arizona.

The next deadline is 16th October, 11:59 pm MST.

Student Innovation Competition - a competition for U.S. based college students to partner with a local newsroom to help it embrace current trends and expand its reach and community relationships. The competition is focused on the relationship between journalism and influencers, and students are encouraged to work with local influencers to meet an information need in the community. Projects must culminate in a final product, which may vary widely. Selected finalists will receive $500 in reimbursement funding and present their projects to a panel of judges. First place receives a prize of $10,000; second place receives $2500; third place receives $1000 and an additional Fan Favorite prize receives registration, flights and accommodations at a U.S. based journalism conference. Teams may consist of one to four students, and at least one person on each team must be a journalism or communications student. Final presentations must be in English.

The deadline is 17th October.

Winter Rituals: New and Old - a callout for Minnesota-based artists to propose projects that celebrate the magic of winter in Minnesota. Projects are encouraged to either enhance or reinvigorate existing community winter traditions, or try out entirely new ones — all with the goal to draw people outdoors, bring people together across generations, lift spirits, and highlight the unique beauty of winter. Artists need to be 18+, and have a strong connection to Fergus Falls.

The deadline is 19th October, 11:59 pm CT.

Maine Humanities Arts and Humanities Grants - up to $1000 of funding for organisations in Maine that present stories and cultural expressions of the state, its communities, and its people. Projects must include both arts and humanities components. Applicant organisations should be serving and/or led by members of communities traditionally under-resourced in the arts and humanities. Humanities programmes and projects can take many forms, such as exhibitions, conferences, film/video productions, podcasts/radio shows, discussions, performances framed by interpretation. If organisations do not have 501c3 status they should apply with a fiscal sponsor.

The next deadline is 21st October.

City of Renton Arts and Culture Grants - funding of between $500 and $10,000 for arts, cultural and heritage projects that serve residents and visitors in Renton, Washington. Applicants can be individuals, organisations, and community groups. They are looking for innovative projects that bridge cultural gaps and ignite fresh avenues of creative engagement, especially for underserved groups. Projects should provide public benefit, such as free public performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, or readings; scholarships to ongoing, fee-based, arts educational or training programmes; and services that expand access and inclusion to individuals with limited physical or English-speaking abilities.

The next deadline is 24th October, 4:30 pm PT.

The Center for Art and Advocacy Fellowship 2026 - an annual award of $10,000 in unrestricted funds and $10,000 in project development funds to formerly incarcerated multidisciplinary artists. Fellows are invited to an annual retreat to network with previous fellows, advocates, industry leaders, and funders. During the retreat, they can present their project proposals to the cohort, receive feedback from their peers, and participate in New York City’s cultural events. This was created to reframe the society’s criminal legal narrative, advocate for racial justice and equity, and use art to build, organise, and support local and national movements. They invite broad definitions of the word artist. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 26th October, 11:59 pm.

NIHCM Foundation Journalism Grants - funding which supports health reporting and education projects by U.S. based journalists that inform public and policymaker awareness about health issues. National and local news outlets, freelance reporters, non-profit media outlets, and organisations that educate journalists are invited to apply. There is no specified limit for the grant amounts. A range of media is accepted, including broadcast.

The deadline is 27th October, 5 pm ET.

Grants for Creative Individuals - $5000 grants for artists, culture bearers and creatives in Massachusetts who are aiming to advance creative expression across diverse communities. Applicants must be a full-year resident of Massachusetts, and must not be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in the arts.

The deadline is 28th October, 11:59 pm ET.

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans - funding for New Americans to pursue a graduate degree of their choosing across a breadth of areas, including journalism, in the United States. “New Americans” are immigrants or the children of immigrants. Immigrants should be a naturalised U.S. citizen, a green card holder, an asylumee or refugee, or someone who graduated from both high school and college in the United States. There are additional requirements and stipulations for applicants who are U.S. citizens. All applicants must be 30 years or younger. The Fellowship supports one to two years of graduate study in any field and in any full-time advanced degree-granting programme in the United States. Applicants can be currently applying to graduate or professional school, or in the first two years of the academic programme they seek funding for.

The deadline is 30th October, 2 pm ET.

The ComfiArt Fund: Mini Grants - mini-grants from $250 to $1000 to support the creation of new art. These grants provide direct funding to help artists cover materials, studio time, or project development — while building toward a special showcase in 2026 surrounding the theme “Art is Priceless.” Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 30th October, 11:59 pm ET.

New Hampshire Artist Entrepreneurial Grants - funds for professional New Hampshire-based artists to develop their business skills, participate in programmes to better their art and increase the exposure of their work. Artists can request funding of $250 - $2500. It is not for the creation of new work or equipment purchases or other ineligible expenses listed here. Applicants must be 18+ and devote the majority of their time to practising, performing and/or teaching an arts discipline.

The next deadline is 31st October.

Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware Student Mediamaker Fund (Fall) - grants for student media makers between the ages of 16 and 30 who want to produce a digital video or audio project. They offer up to $1000 for undergraduates and $1500 for graduates. Students must be in eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware, Chester, Northampton, Bucks, and Lehigh counties), New Jersey (Camden, Burlington, Mercer, Gloucester and Salem counties) or Delaware (New Castle and Kent counties). The grant money must be used within five months. The applicant retains all the intellectual property rights for the project.

The next deadline is 31st October.

T. Howard Foundation Internship - a full-time paid (unspecified) internship for current sophomores, juniors, seniors or graduate students at U.S. colleges and universities. The programme is focused on improving the participation of underrepresented groups and advancing equity and inclusion in the media, entertainment and technology industries. Selected interns will receive networking opportunities, professional development training, scholarships, an assigned mentor and other benefits. Interns must be available to work full-time from June to August, as well as attend orientation in the last week of May.

The early deadline is 31st October.

CFR International Affairs Fellowship in Indonesia - a 3- to 12-month initiative for mid-career U.S. professionals to conduct research and work in Indonesia, developing a new professional network, and gaining deeper insights into the opportunities and challenges the country faces, organised by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks are all encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. The fellowship is intended primarily for applicants without substantial experience working in Indonesia. Knowledge of Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) or other local languages is not required. The programme awards a stipend of $110,000 for twelve months (prorated if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). CFR assists fellows in finding a host organisation that matches their proposed work in Indonesia.

The deadline is 31st October.

CFR Robert A. Belfer International Affairs Fellowship in European Security - a 4- to 12-month initiative for mid-career U.S. professionals to conduct research and work in Europe at a think tank, university, government agency, or international organisation on issues pertaining to European security, organised by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). Individuals from academia, business, government, journalism, NGOs, and think tanks are all encouraged to apply. Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree. The fellowship is intended primarily for applicants without substantial experience working in Europe. The programme awards a stipend of $120,000 for twelve months (prorated if the duration is shorter) as well as a modest travel grant (unspecified). CFR assists fellows in finding a host organisation that matches their proposed work in Europe. The programme is meant to be a transformational experience that enables awardees to develop new skills, pursue new avenues of research, or otherwise take a significant step in their career development.

The deadline is 31st October.

Ursa Major Fund - grants from $1000 to $10,000 for 15 Alaska-based artists and small groups. The grants aim to foster the development and presentation of artist-led, risk-taking, public-facing projects that inspire curiosity, engagement, dialogue and respect for cultural integrity. Projects must be outward facing. The programme is designed to help artists enact their creative visions, not necessarily to accomplish social, political, cultural, or other goals.

The deadline is 31st October.

Artist Trust Fellowship Awards - merit-based awards of $10,000 to practicing professional artists of exceptional talent and ability residing in Washington State. In addition to the Artist Trust Fellowships, there are four named fellowships with additional eligibility requirements: The Fellowship Award for Black Artists, $10,000 for Washington State artists who identify as Black/African/African-American; The Greg Kucera & Larry Yocom Fellowship Award, $10,000 to a visual artist of any background residing in Washington State; The Lillian Miller Foundation Fellowship Award for Trans* and Indigiqueer Artists, $10,000 for Washington State artists of all disciplines who self-identify as trans in its most inclusive sense. The awards are open to all disciplines (including podcasts and sound art), and artists may apply as individuals or teams. Applicants must be over the age of 18.

The deadline is 3rd November, 11:59 pm PT.

Bronx Council on the Arts Grant - funding for Bronx artists and small organisations for a wide variety of artistic disciplines, including media and literary arts. They currently have three relevant grants that are open: Community Arts ($1000 - $5000); Arts Fund ($1000 - $5000 for high-quality arts projects that engage Bronx audiences and contribute to the cultural life of the borough); and New Work (up to $3000 for the creation of a new work which engages with the public in a community setting).

The deadline is 3rd November, 11:59 pm ET.

Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program - 10- to 12-week internships for U.S. based college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are enrolled in school full time, providing them with advanced hands-on training, industry mentors and a robust peer and alumni network. Interns attend 1-week training programmes before reporting to work in paid internships at top media companies. Weekly salaries start at $525. They have a Digital Media internship, which could include working in audio — previous internship placements include NPR stations. U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are also eligible. Former professionals (those who have worked full-time on staff as a journalist for a year or more) are not eligible.

The deadline is 5th November.

Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund - financial support for the professional development of Brooklyn’s emerging and mid-career women artists and arts administrators. Every year, two individuals receive an award of $2500 each. This money is for the applicant’s professional development, not for project development. They accept artists from time-based artforms.

The deadline is 7th November, 11:59 pm ET.

Brooklyn Arts Fund - grants of $2000 - $5000 for Brooklyn-based individual artists, collectives, nonprofits and 501c3 organisations. Projects must have demonstrated community support. Brooklyn Arts Council cannot be the sole funder for proposed projects.

The deadline is 7th November.

A.I.R. Open Fellowship Call - a 12-month fellowship for emerging and underrepresented women and non-binary artists. Artists must be a resident of New York City, adjoining counties, or the Hudson Valley (Putnam, Dutchess, and Ulster counties) from September 2026 - August 2027. Six local artists (working in any media) will be awarded their first solo exhibition, professional development programming, curatorial support, and mentorship. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 7th November, 11:59 pm ET.

RTDNA Scholarships and Fellowships - funding of between $1000 and $10,000 from The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) for U.S. based college students pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism. Fellowships are open to professional broadcast or digital journalists with fewer than 10 years of experience. Winners must be officially enrolled, full-time sophomores, juniors or seniors in good standing. Scholarship and fellowship winners are also asked to attend the RTDNA conference free of charge and with travel support. There are a few fellowships with specific criteria, such as one for a student based in the San Francisco Bay area, one for a minority journalist, one for a journalist engaged in covering national defense and security, and one for a journalist engaged in international reporting. The rest are broadly open.

The deadline is 14th November.

Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards - awards for international graduate and undergraduate students at North American colleges and universities or American students studying abroad. Winners receive either a $3000 scholarship for independent work or a $4000 fellowship to fund time in a bureau of a leading news organisation such as the Associated Press, Reuters, Bloomberg or The Wall Street Journal. Audio journalists are welcome to apply. The programme is intended to support students who wish to pursue international journalism, and it is oriented towards helping journalists launch their careers rather than supporting mid-career professionals.

The deadline is 15th November.

Jean Laney Harris Folk Heritage Award - an award for South Carolina-based artists and arts organisations who practice art forms that have been transmitted through their family and communities. These artists have demonstrated a commitment to sustaining their traditional art forms and have, in turn, used their art to benefit those around them.

The deadline is 15th November, 11:59 pm ET.

The David Prize - a celebration of New Yorkers with ideas for extraordinary change. They want to fund individuals with ideas, projects, products, and passions that will change New York’s communities, culture, and future for good. Prize winners will each receive $200,000 distributed over a 2-year period. The prize is open to any individual working in the five boroughs of New York. They need to see a clear idea of how an applicant’s work improves the city and what they’ll need to get it done. Applicants can be affiliated with organisations or companies, but the focus is on great people doing great things outside of established pathways and projects. Submissions must be in English.

The deadline is 17th November, 11:59 pm ET.

Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship - a $2500 grant for aspiring U.S. based entrepreneurs who want to pursue a career in media, marketing, or communications. Applicants must be a current National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) student member in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Annual student memberships cost $40.

The deadline is 17th November, midnight PT.

HEAL Fellowship - a 12-month fellowship for U.S. based journalists to carry out projects that: report on what’s working to best address mental health issues and inequities; expand young audiences’ access to solutions reporting on issues affecting them; assess impact of solutions reporting and community engagement; and learn and teach others how to report on and amplify youth mental health solutions journalism. Fellows will receive an honorarium of up to $5000.

The deadline opens 20th October and closes 17th November, 11:59 pm ET.

Queens Arts Fund: Art Access Grant - grants for community-based organisations and collectives in their efforts to produce public arts and cultural programmes in all artistic disciplines that bolster the cultural vibrancy of the Queens communities and neighborhoods where they are located and operate. All project activities must take place between 1st January - 31st December 2026. Applicants may submit grant requests ranging from $2500 to $5000. Lead applicants must be at least 18 years of age by 31st December 2025.

The deadline is 18th November, 5 pm ET.

NYFA New Work Grant - a $2500 - $5000 project-based grant from the New York Foundation of the Arts which supports emerging Queens-based artists in their creation of new work. “New Work” is defined as work that has not been produced or presented to an audience before. Proposed projects must include a public component (whether in person or virtual) that takes place for the local community members in Queens so that they can experience dynamic, easily accessible arts and culture. Artists and art collectives from all artistic disciplines are welcome to apply. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 18th November, 5 pm EST.

Europe

Journalismfund Europe Grant Programmes - funding which enables journalists and media to independently produce relevant cross-border investigative stories of public interest with a European mindset from international, national, and regional perspectives. It is open to E.U. member states and participating countries in the Creative Europe Programme (Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, Armenia, and Tunisia). Unless otherwise specified, the results of the journalistic investigations can be published in any language, but applications must be in English. They have several grants which have multiple deadlines a year:

Environmental Investigative Journalism - a programme for cross-border teams of at least two professional journalists to conduct a journalistic investigation about an issue that concerns the environment and relates to Europe. To qualify applicants must be legally residing in at least two different countries. The result of the investigation must be published by at least two professional news outlets in at least two different countries, one of which must be in Europe. Production costs are eligible up to €1000. The grant can cover working time and expenses such as logistics, travel, insurance, access to legal support, translations, access to technology and data sets, etc. Teams can also apply for an experienced mentor to provide assistance.

The next deadline is 9th October, 1 pm CEST.

The Pascal Decroos Fund - a grant programme for Dutch nationals to promote in-depth journalism in the Dutch-language media in Belgium. They are seeking original and innovative proposed projects which are relevant to Flanders and cannot be realised through regular journalistic channels. They have three types of grants: Investigative Journalism, In-depth Journalism and Preliminary Research. All journalistic media are accepted, including radio and podcasts. Both early-career and experienced journalists can apply, but those with more than two years of experience must provide a letter of intent for publication from at least one professional news outlet.

The next deadline is 13th November, 1 pm CET.

FPD Low Countries Grant - funds for investigative journalists from Belgium and The Netherlands who want to collaborate for a cross-border local investigation. The proposed project must be published in at least one Dutch-language medium in Belgium and in one medium in the Netherlands. Applicants must have a letter of intent for publication from at least two professional news outlets. They accept any journalistic media, including radio documentaries and podcasts.

The next deadline is 13th November, 1 pm CET.

EU Prize for Journalism - a competition for journalistic work in Georgia. Only citizens of Georgia within its internationally recognised borders can apply. Entries must be in Georgian or English. They have several categories, many of which allow broadcast and online media, including a Student category. Prize winners will receive a cash prize (unspecified). Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 10th October.

International Journalism Programmes - 6- to 8-week exchange programmes which enable German and international journalists to travel to each other’s countries and report within host organisations. Each delegate will receive a stipend which is intended to cover most of their travel expenses, meals and accommodation, and varies depending on the programme. Age ranges may apply. All candidates must have a strong command of English. Radio journalists are welcome to apply, and applicants can be staff or freelance, unless otherwise specified.

International Journalism Programme (IJP) initiatives with upcoming deadlines are:

The Netherlands - for journalists from the Netherlands and Germany, taking place between February and May 2026. The delegates receive a €3500 stipend.

The next deadline is 12th October.

Northern Europe - for journalists aged 18 to 40 from the five Nordic and three Baltic states and Germany, taking place between April and June 2025. The delegates receive a €3800 stipend.

The next deadline is 15th November (for German applicants).

The Supporting Act Foundation Impact Grant - unrestricted grants of €25,000 per year over two years for arts-focused nonprofit organisations that support emerging artists from underrepresented groups. They must be based in Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal or the United Kingdom, or working with a fiscal host in one of these countries. The overall goal they’re working toward is improving living conditions for artists, enabling them to dedicate more time to developing their practices.

The deadline is 13th October, 11 am CET.

The Supporting Act Foundation Artist Grant - a €10,000 grant for emerging artists from underrepresented groups whose practices involve some form of collaborative, collective or creative process that benefits their community. Applicants must be based in Belgium, Germany, Spain, France, Greece, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal or the U.K. The grant is unrestricted, but it is intended to support living costs and artistic development. All applications must be submitted in English, and applicants must be 21+.

The deadline is 13th October, 11 am CET.

Norwegian State’s Artist Grant - funding for newly established Norway-based artists to develop artistically and make a living from their work as an artist. They offer NOK 330,449 a year for periods of between one to three years. Applicants must be under 35 years old. NOTE: When it is considered reasonable, exceptions can be made to the age requirement and to the rule about being based in Norway. Scholarship recipients can have up to 50% permanent employment alongside the scholarship, but they cannot be students taking more than 15 credits per term. They have many categories of arts, including journalism and fiction.

The deadline is 15th October, 1 pm CEST.

Visegrad V4 Art Residency - financial support and residencies for applicants who are citizens of the Visegrad countries: Czechia, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia (“V4”). Except for VARP-US, the residency project must be implemented in a Visegrad country other than that of the applicant’s citizenship and/or permanent residence. The amount of the support is €3000 per month for the resident and €3000 per month for the host organisation. There are specific 2-month Visual and Sound Artists Residencies which facilitate mobility and artistic exchanges of V4 citizens in the fields of visual and sound arts, including sound installation, sound performance, composition. Other relevant categories include a 6-week Literary Art Residency (written literature, literary criticism, literary translation and journalism). They have a finder so that applicants can check what residencies are available to them.

The deadline is 15th October.

Zad Miles for Connection Program - financial support enabling artists, individuals and artistic groups from the Arab region who are currently residing in Europe (since 2015), regardless of their ethnicity, to display works in new spaces. This support covers all artistic and literary specialisations and is open to individuals of all ages. The support falls into three main categories: travel and accommodation costs; costs of transportation and shipment costs of artworks and production materials; costs of translating artworks into several languages and the costs of simultaneous translation during live meetings with the public. Some examples of this support include: presenting theatrical works and live artistic performances, concerts at music festivals, streaming films in cities and places where they have not previously been streamed, organising or joining literary readings, organising and relocating art exhibitions, and sharing the outcomes of artist residencies. The programme gives priority to artists who moved from the following countries: Syria, Palestine, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Sudan, and Libya. Applications can be filled out in Arabic or English, and invitation letters can be in any other language.

The next deadline is 16th October.

Vienna Media Initiative Media Start Funding - funding for Viennese small media founders developing economically sustainable services who want to strengthen their business management skills and journalistic know-how, and are developing new media products. A special focus is on the journalistic quality and the novelty of the applicants’ media formats. Grants can range from €2000 to €10,000 per project. This can cover costs for external services, training and professional development, courses and consultations, internal payroll costs, and travel expenses. The Vienna Media Initiative will cover 75% of the proposed costs.

The next deadline is 31st October.

Sounds of the Future Residency at Sound Art Lab - a 3-week residency opportunity for artists strongly associated with the Danish sound art scene. Residing artists will have their own accommodation, workspace and access to professional sound studios for recording and editing stereo, surround and multi-channel works, electronic and wood workshops, as well as to their general depot of audio gear (microphones, recorders, speakers etc.). The residency provides an honorarium of DKK 10,000 per week. Both individuals and groups can apply, however the grant amount remains the same per award. Applicants cannot be in education or undergoing training. They are able to support artists with children.

The next deadline is 1st November, 11:59 pm CET.

NCTJ Awards for Excellence - free-to-enter awards recognising the achievements of talented individuals in the U.K. with promising journalism careers ahead of them. The awards are open to students, trainee and apprentice journalists. There are many categories, including Podcast Journalism, as well as medium-agnostic ones. Specialist award categories include the Innovation of the Year award as well as the Equality Diversity and Inclusion award. Applicants can enter as a Student if they are studying (or have studied) on an NCTJ-accredited course in the 2023-24 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are not a working journalist. Applicants can enter as a Trainee if they have completed the Diploma in Journalism and have less than two years’ employment and/or they are completing (or have completed) an NCTJ journalism apprenticeship during the 2023-24 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are a working journalist with less than two years’ employment.

The deadline is 12th November, 5 pm GMT.

AJP Journalism Fund - grants for approved journalists (trainees and professionals) in Belgium to develop value-added major or investigative journalistic work. They accept print, photography, magazine, radio, television, podcast, or digital news media. Projects could be major investigations or shorter in-depth coverage. Individual funding amounts are not specified, but they are granting €120,000 in total for this round.

The next deadline is 30th November.

United Kingdom + Ireland

Black British Artists on the Web - a project to preserve the work of Black British artists, within any discipline, who use the web (website, social media, blogs, articles) to distribute their work. Email submissions to weylandmckenzie [at] gmail [dot] com.

The deadline is unspecified.

The Tiny Lungs T.L.C. Grant - a relief fund providing microgrants of £150 to three POC women and femme artists and makers in the U.K working across Sound/Audio, Music, Moving Image/Film and the Literary Arts. The grant is intended to be used for respite, supporting the artists in treating themselves to materials for their work, or just something that will allow them to rest and relax. The application will open 2nd October, sign up to the newsletter for information on how to apply.

The deadline is 9th October, 11:59 pm GMT.

Georgina Henry Award - funding to support the brightest new ideas from women of any age who are working in the U.K. journalism industry, in either print or multimedia. They offer a £4000 prize to support an initiative by the applicant. The winner will also join the WiJ committee, and become an honorary Women in Journalism Fellow. The judges will look for evidence of impactful journalism and real innovation either through new ideas or principles. Entries can include work from any journalistic discipline, including those working in video, audio, and written journalism.

The deadline is 10th October.

Cryptic Nights: Open Call - an opportunity for emerging Scotland-based artists to develop an existing work for a performance, installation or screen-based work. Working with sound-based elements is essential. They offer a minimum fee of £750, two dedicated mentoring sessions, marketing and PR support, technical support and a 3-day development residency.

The next deadline is 13th October, 9 am GMT.

SSW x Counterflows Caregivers Residency - a 4-week residency for sound and performance artists based in Scotland who have caregiving responsibilities. The opportunity provides the funding, flexibility, respite and space for self-care in order for them to focus on their own needs and support their continued learning and development. The residents receive a 4-week fully-funded residency bespoke to the artists’ caregiving needs and schedule, a £3000 fee, flexible studio access, a £300 travel budget, a £300 materials budget, £1000 to support access and care costs and a weekend pass and travel stipend to the Counterflows Festival in April 2026. Caregiving can be self-defined by the artist, it could include (but is not limited to) artists with children; artists who support someone with a disability; artists who care for relatives, friends or chosen family on a regular basis; artists who offer care within a professional capacity such as medical, mental health or spiritual care; artists who are caregivers to a wider community such as movement organisers; or artists who care for other kin, among many other definitions of caregiving. Groups of up to two are welcome to apply. The residency will take place at the Scottish Sculpture Workshop in Lumsden, rural Aberdeenshire between December 2025 and May 2026, depending on the artist’s needs and SSW’s availability.

The deadline is 15th October, midday BST.

Grants for Blocked Creatives - a grant for U.K. based artists who are feeling creatively blocked. Grants range from £250 - £500, with no strings attached. Priority will be given to women and FLINTA (female, lesbian, intersex, non-binary, trans and agender) individuals. To apply, leave a comment or send a DM to the Instagram account [at] artsh [dot] world. Grantees will be chosen at random.

The next deadline is 17th October, 11:59 pm GMT.

Creative Foundations Fund - a fund for arts and cultural non-profit organisations across England. Creative work should be for the public, with a demonstrated interest in the investment in buildings and equipment. The purpose of this fund is to increase the economic sustainability of cultural and creative organisations, decrease the risk and financial impact of cancelled performances and exhibitions. Grants from £100,000 to £10 million are available.

The deadline is 31st October, noon GMT.

INK Festival Script Submissions - a scriptwriting competition for new writers who are residents of the U.K. and Ireland, or U.K. and Irish nationals living abroad. There are two radio categories: Long Radio (for 45-minute scripts) and Radio Comedy (for 20-minute or under scripts). Plays should preferably have a minimum of two actors and a maximum of four actors, though actors can play multiple roles. Submission is free to enter and winners will have their scripts performed at the INK festival.

The student deadline is 31st October.

Norfolk and Norwich Festival Bursaries for Young Creatives - a 9-month learning programme and £2500 funding for young people aged 18 - 25 who are living in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, or Peterborough to further their cultural and community leadership abilities. The programme will enable participants to develop their creative skills and contribute to the creativity journeys of other young people in East Anglia. Applicants might be an artist, an assistant curator, an arts worker; an activist, a graduate; or a community representative, as long as they are committed to carrying out local artistic work. They define a Creative Leader as someone active in sharing their passion for, and understanding of, arts and culture with others. Proposals for bursaries can feature hands-on delivery and/or research and development.

The deadline is 31st October, 12 pm GMT.

Sound and Music’s In Motion Programme - an 18-month artist-led programme for ten U.K. residents working in music and sound to embark on a creative and professional journey. Successful applicants will develop their practice, explore new contexts for their work, make a new piece to present to an audience and support the next generation of young creators in Sound and Music’s other programmes. Grantees will receive £1800 in bursaries and a £4000 production grant to support their proposed projects. They will also offer regular 1:1 sessions with a dedicated team member. Expected outcomes are varied — projects could take the form of an event, an installation, an album, a community scheme, a work in progress, sharing space, or something else entirely.

The deadline is 3rd November, 11:59 UTC.

Wandsworth Arts Fringe Grants - up to £2000 funding for artists and community groups to create work that engages with Wandsworth residents. Applicants do not have to be based in Wandsworth, but the proposal must take place in the borough and benefit locals. They are especially interested in applications from projects taking place in Winstanley and York Road Estates in Battersea and Alton Estate in Roehampton. The fund is unable to support profit-making ventures, fundraising activities, capital, core costs and course fees. The grant can fund up to 70% of the total project cost.

The deadline is 5th November, 12 pm BST.

The Churchill Fellowship - funding for U.K. based individuals with a vision for change in their community or sector to spend two months exploring innovations around the world that will help them to put their ideas into practice back home. Their topical themes this year range across the whole of society, including culture, community, economy, education, environment, public provision, health, science and more. They prioritise those who would not receive funding from other sources. The learning can take place in person or online. They are looking for people with the passion and potential to make a real difference to their community or sector.

The deadline is 4th November.

The Journalism Diversity Fund (JDF) - The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) is the most recognised training scheme for journalists in the U.K. The organisation offers bursaries to people from diverse backgrounds who need help funding their NCTJ training. Applicants must have applied for an NCTJ-accredited course. They have four application rounds a year.

The next deadline is 5th November, 5 pm GMT.

Creative Steps for Individuals - funding for individual artists and creatives who are based in Wales and identify as being ethnically and culturally diverse, Deaf, disabled or neurodivergent. For more details on eligibility criteria for individuals, see here. Available funding ranges from £500 to £7500, and applicants are able to apply for up to 90% of the project cost. Funding should be used to support professional development, rather than the creation of new work.

The next deadline is 27th November.

NCTJ Awards for Excellence - free-to-enter awards recognising the achievements of talented individuals in the U.K. with promising journalism careers ahead of them. The awards are open to students, trainee and apprentice journalists. There are many categories, including Podcast Journalism, as well as medium-agnostic ones. Specialist award categories include the Innovation of the Year award as well as the Equality Diversity and Inclusion award. Applicants can enter as a Student if: they are studying (or have studied) on an NCTJ-accredited course in the 2024-25 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are not a working journalist. Applicants can enter as a Trainee if: they have completed the Diploma in Journalism and have less than two years’ employment and/or they are completing (or have completed) an NCTJ journalism apprenticeship during the 2024-25 academic year and/or they are studying towards the Diploma in Journalism as a distance learner, having started the course no more than two years ago, and are a working journalist with less than two years’ employment.

The deadline is 12th November, 5 pm GMT.

Latin America + the Caribbean

APRE Florestas Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award for work published in Brazilian media outlets. Work should focus on the theme of “Planted Forests and Technology,” covering ideas such as sustainability, planted forests (specifically in the Paraná region in Brazil), economic development and related technologies. There is an audio reporting category, encompassing both radio and podcasting platforms. The first place winner will receive R $3500, second place R $2000 and third place a digital book reader. All submissions must be in Portuguese.

The deadline is 20th October.

Livre.jor Journalism Award - a free-to-enter award which aims to identify, catalogue, recognise and certify journalists and journalism students from Brazil whose work is linked to the promotion of a culture of transparency and the right of access to information of public interest. This could be related to data accessibility, information provision, monitoring the social networks of public figures, fact-checking, anything as long as it is in the public interest. The Professional category is open to Brazilian journalists, or foreigners living in the country, with professional registration (MTb), and the winner of this category will receive R$1250. The Student category is open to journalism students, with work published in initiatives linked to undergraduate courses (websites, radio, TV and student newspapers, for example), and the Student winner will receive R$500. They also have a Rastilho Trophy, which is dedicated to civil society projects that free data and expand access to information and carries a R$750 prize. Work is accepted in any platform, media, format and narrative type.

The deadline is 25th October.

FEAC Foundation Award - a free-to-enter prize for Brazilian journalists and communicators. The award is open to radio journalists, and there is a R $5000 prize for audio content. Submissions must have been broadcast between January and October 2025, and should align with this year’s theme of ‘territorial development.’

The deadline is 25th October.

Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards for Latin American Countries - awards for journalists from print, radio, online, and multimedia platforms from Maldives, on the topic of strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raising awareness about prevention and early detection of diabetes and hypertension. They pay $1000 for each category, which are split into types of media, including radio.

The deadline is 30th October.

Canada

Indigenous Screen Office Podcasting Program - funding to support the development and creation of engaging and unique podcasts by Indigenous screen-based and audio storytellers. Selected recipients may receive up to $15,000 for development, and up to $30,000 and could be for individuals, collectives, companies or community groups. For the purposes of Indigenous Screen Office (ISO) programmes, “Indigenous” is defined as status and non-status First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples of Canada. Applicants can apply to develop or produce any format or genre of podcast, excluding projects that include exclusively journalistic content or sponsored content. They do not support activities carried out by organisations that have not paid, or do not pay, fees or royalties to artists according to the standards of the arts practice or sector.

The deadline is 20th October.

British Columbia Arts Council Project Assistance: Media Arts Organizations - support for British Columbia based organisations and arts or curatorial collectives in the development, expansion, enhancement, or creation of new or unique independent media arts works, programming and community engagement initiatives. They support a range of mediums, including audio or sound art (sound sculptures and installations, sound walks, or other use of sound and listening as the foundation of artistic expression, generally for presentation in gallery spaces). The maximum request amount is $25,000. Applicants may request up to 50% of the total eligible project budget; or up to 65% of the total eligible project budget from applicants that are considered part of the British Columbia Arts Council’s designated priority groups (Indigenous peoples; deaf or experience disability; Black or people of colour; those located in areas outside greater Vancouver or the capital region). Applicant contributions to the project budget can include both cash and in-kind contributions. They have a long list of eligibility criteria, which you can read here.

The deadline is 22nd October.

CBC News Journalism Internship Program - an unpaid internship for aspiring Canadian journalists. The programme is full-time and in person at the CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre. There are two 6-week sessions: one from 5th January to 13th February 2026, and one from 17th February to 27th March 2026. Applicants must be in their final year of study in a journalism programme that is recognised by CBC and has an internship requirement. Interns are responsible for accommodation and travel. Selected interns will gain experience in multiplatform news environments, across a variety of different placements within CBC.

The deadline is 31st October, 11:59 pm ET.

CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Programme - a free 12-month training programme for Canadian independent news creators and small digital-native news organisations. Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for stipends of up to $10,000 to support future projects and development. Applicants should be seeking to expand their reach and diversify audience engagement strategies, and ideal candidates include independent journalists, podcasters, newsletter publishers, small newsrooms and digital-first content creators. Selected participants should be available to participate in weekly virtual workshops (approximately 1-2 hours per week) and mentorship sessions (approximately 1-2 hours per month) during a 6-month intensive phase, but it is expected that participants will be running their respective news organisations while completing the programme. The trainings will be primarily online, with a final in-person presentation event in Toronto. The programme will start in November 2025.

The deadline is 31st October, 11:59 pm ET.

Oceania

New Zealand Podcast Awards - awards for podcasts done by independent and professional Kiwi podcast producers across the country and abroad. They have 28 categories, including Best Independent Podcast, Best Maori or Pasifika Podcast/Host (which is free to enter when you enter any regular category) and The Rising Star Award (for creators with under two years’ experience in podcasting). Applications cost NZ$40 for independent podcasters (with less than NZ$100,000 turnover per year), educational institutions or charities, or NZ$80 for corporations.

The deadline is 15th October, 5 pm NZDT.

Asia New Zealand Foundation Media Travel Grants - funding for New Zealand-based journalists to travel independently to Asia to research and prepare stories in order to help demystify Asia for New Zealand audiences. The Foundation is unable to support travel by more than two people on the same project. The grant can be used to cover most work-related costs for visits to Asia of up to three weeks in duration, including return economy airfares, insurance, accommodation and visa and airport taxes. They do not specify the maximum amount you can apply for, and NOTE: the grant may not be able to fund the full amount of some projects. Applicants can be freelance or staff, but journalists working for news organisations should provide a letter of support from their employer and freelancers should provide correspondence showing that one or more news organisation(s) will publish/broadcast work resulting from the proposed project.

The deadline is 20th October.

Melbourne Press Club Michael Gordon Fellowships - grants to fund reporting projects by Australian journalists that are specialising in social justice, Indigenous affairs, migration, human rights, international development and public interest journalism. The programme is open to all journalists, photographers and videographers working in news organisations of any size and in any medium, including print, broadcast and digital media. They also welcome applications from freelance journalists and accomplished student journalists who have a commitment to having their work published by an outlet at the time of application. The maximum individual grant is AU $10,000 but, in exceptional circumstances, a larger grant may apply. Typically, successful applicants receive grants in the range of $4000 and $7000. Freelance applicants may also seek a daily allowance of $200 towards their labour during the period of research, travel and publishing. Fellows hold copyright over their work but the Melbourne Press Club reserves the right to republish or rebroadcast any of the content for the purposes of promoting the fellowship programme.

The deadline is 23rd October, 5 pm AEST.

Australian Sports Commission Media Awards - free-to-enter awards recognising excellence in sports journalism, broadcasting and production. They focus on analytical and insightful reporting and the presentation of sport and sporting issues, with the ultimate aim of fostering improved coverage of key issues within sport. They have many medium agnostic categories, as well as one for Best Sport Podcast. They also have a Rising Star Award for people 30 and under, or who have been in the industry for five years or fewer, and a Lifetime Achievement Award. Applicants must be 18+.

The deadline is 31st October.

Africa

Children’s Journalism Prize - a prize for journalists from Chad covering children’s issues. They have four categories, including one for Radio — for work between 1-3 minutes in French or Arabic. There is a cash prize (unspecified). Applicants must hold a Professional Journalist accreditation card.

The deadline is 30th October.

Berkeley Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program - a fully funded, 2-year Master’s of Journalism from The University of California Berkeley for applicants from Africa. Applicants should be individuals who might have faced barriers to quality higher education and have demonstrated a commitment to give back to their home country or community. The programme teaches narrative writing, radio, photography, broadcast and online video production, multimedia storytelling, and data- and investigative-based journalism.

The deadline is 1st December.

Asia

Studio 88 x NY20+ Artist Residency - a 1-month residency for Thai artists that will take place in Chengdu, China. Artists of any creative discipline may apply, with a working knowledge of English. The residency is free. Housing, meals, studio workspace and workshops are provided. Though, travel expenses and visa fees are not provided.

The deadline is 20th October.

Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation Journalism Award - an international award for individuals and organisations who have published or broadcast work in Vietnamese media related to research, science and technology, innovation, and digital transformation. The winners will receive a cash prize (unspecified).

The deadline is 15th November.

Middle East

Mawred Production Awards Program - an initiative supporting young artists and writers below the age of 35 from the Arab region — whether residing in it or in the diaspora — by offering production grants in the following disciplines: Literature, Visual Arts, Music & Sound Art, Performing Arts, and Cinema. Grants are awarded up to €8500. For Music & Sound Art they fund the creation and recording of music albums, experimental music/sound projects, sound installations, live concerts, and music-related visuals. The application must be completed entirely in Arabic, apart from the fields that require English.